Definitions

reliable

[ri-lahy-uh-buhl] / rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

trustworthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decent decisive dependable good honest positive predictable respectable safe sincere solid stable steady strong true

WEAK

candid careful certain come-through conscientious constant definite determined devoted faithful firm high-principled honorable impeccable incorrupt loyal okay proved reputable responsible righteous sound staunch steadfast sterling sure there tried tried-and-true true-blue true-hearted trusty unequivocal unfailing unimpeachable upright veracious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad broken corrupt dishonest evil false fraudulent inadequate indefinite intermittent soft uncertain undependable unfixed unreal unreliable unrespectable unstable unsteady unsuitable unsure untrustworthy vulnerable weak wobbly

WEAK

deceptive irresponsible

Example Sentences

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"This result does not alter the tasks we face at the United Nations. Germany remains a reliable pillar of the multilateral system," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A mix of 20 of the so-called “Dividend Aristocrats.” which have had consistently high yields over time, should be pretty reliable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Microsoft launches a new quantum chip, claiming it is 1,000 times more reliable and halving its scalable quantum computer timeline to 2029.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Performance Solid speeds at 60-75% of baseline with reliable performance.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

If I was one thing, I was reliable.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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