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- [uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/
- /ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl/
Definitions of unreliable word
- adjective unreliable not reliable; not to be relied or depended on. 1
- adjective unreliable person 1
- adjective unreliable can't depend on 1
- adjective unreliable If you describe a person, machine, or method as unreliable, you mean that you cannot trust them. 0
- adjective unreliable not reliable; untrustworthy 0
- adjective unreliable Not reliable. 0
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Origin of unreliable
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; un-1 + reliable
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Parts of speech for Unreliable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unreliable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unreliable
adj unreliable
- adulterine — of or made by adulteration; fake
- all wet — wrong; mistaken
- anecdotal — Anecdotal evidence is based on individual accounts, rather than on reliable research or statistics, and so may not be valid.
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- betwixt and between — in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
adjective unreliable
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
- alarmable — able or prone to be alarmed or disturbed
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- capricious — Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly.
- chancy — Something that is chancy involves a lot of risk or uncertainty.
Antonyms for unreliable
adj unreliable
- a few — small number of
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
adjective unreliable
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
- confirmable — Capable of being checked, verifiable.
- diuturnal — Durable, long-lasting.
- establishable — Able to be established.
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