Definitions

unreliable

[uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buhl] / ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not trustworthy, not true

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious deceptive dubious false fickle inaccurate irresponsible treacherous tricky uncertain unsound unstable untrustworthy

STRONG

undependable

WEAK

deceitful delusive disreputable erroneous fake fallible fly-by-night furtive hallucinatory hollow implausible inconstant makeshift meretricious mistaken pretended pseudo questionable sham shifty specious unconvincing underhand underhanded unfaithful unsure untrue vacillating wavering weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accurate certain clear constant correct definite dependable faithful forthright frank honest reliable right stable steady strong sure true trustworthy truthful

WEAK

responsible

Example Sentences

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Not at all the imposter she labels herself in her new memoir "Unreliable Narrator."

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Unreliable narrators continue to write women out of history, and it’s one of my goals to write them back in.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Unreliable WiFi is a dealbreaker for me and maybe not for you.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

"Continue NNC of Airspeed Unreliable and ALT disagree."

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2018

Unreliable electric supplies continue to hamper expansion in manufacturing; small and medium-sized retail firms also suffer due to the dismal power situation.

From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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