undependable

ADJECTIVE

irresponsible

Synonyms

STRONG

unreliable

WEAK

bum capricious careless changeable dubious erratic fickle fly-by-night inconsistent inconstant indefinite indeterminate loose no bargain no-good treacherous trick tricky trustless unassured uncertain unpredictable unsafe unsound unstable unsure untrustworthy variable

Antonyms

WEAK

dependable reliable responsible trustworthy

Example Sentences

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"The Sympathizer" warns us that any singular view of a broad-scale event is undependable at best.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

Liane Randolph, the board’s chair, said even Electrify America’s newest stations are undependable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

"I'm a new artist and cancelling shows just makes you seem undependable," he says, catching up over Zoom in September.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2022

He once called himself “unemployable, undependable and not too smart.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

My voice is undependable, but I am almost finished.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins