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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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The P/E is way too simplistic to be a reliable signal of value.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Most rules of thumb peg a reliable savings rate to be more in the 10% to 15% range.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Policymakers can reduce barriers to nuclear development, encourage investment and build an energy system that is cleaner, more reliable and affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the waters off of Humboldt have faster and more reliable wind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Before the banks were reliable, people used to stuff their belongings in jars and then bury them in the yard.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt