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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When those precise systems break down, however, cells may fall back on a less reliable emergency option.

From Science Daily

The document wondered aloud whether such countries could remain “reliable allies.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Outside of holiday movies, I’m not a very reliable source of “comfort” fare, as my friends likely know.

From Salon

These figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.

From Barron's

Experts say it will take at least six months to use newly collected data to provide a reliable estimate of housing inflation.

From Los Angeles Times