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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There are no reliable figures for the death toll, but it is thought to be at least 50,000.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Given the capital-light nature of the business and margin stability, we expect PinkWood will be a reliable cash generator,” Steuart adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ideal sites needed reliable access to water and other necessities, along with landscape features that could help drive and contain bison herds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

But unfortunately, we do not live in that world, so you’ll probably need to find a reliable and cheap way to get to the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

With only a small battery of ICBMs powerful enough to reach the United States, and none of them completely reliable, Khrushchev felt that he needed a much bigger bargaining chip with Kennedy.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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