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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Restarting oilfields and fixing damaged infrastructure is a gradual process, and producers will be cautious about ramping up output without reliable export routes," said Simone Tagliapietra, a fellow at Europe's Bruegel institute.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Plus, why workers are looking abroad for dream jobs and how nursing became the most reliable ticket to the middle class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In fact, it is better if you do not; the mail delivery at Swanburne is less reliable than it once was, and I might not receive your answer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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