Antonyms for reliable
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-lahy-uh-buhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl |
Definition of reliable
Origin :- 1560s, raliabill, Scottish; see rely + -able. Not common before 1850; and sometimes execrated thereafter in Britain as an Americanism because it involves a use of -able different from its use in provable, etc., but defended (by OED, Century Dictionary, etc.) on grounds of use of the suffix in available, laughable, etc.. Related: Reliably.
- adj trustworthy
- The backer was a reliable man and asked for a fair run for his money.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The bearers of the kitchen, who were also reliable travellers, set about the cook camp.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- And Roland remained true—a reliable second string to Josie's bow.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- They were well built and reliable, so that the trade was pleased to stock and promote them.
- Extract from : « The Auburndale Watch Company » by Edwin A. Battison
- He knows that if I am not very quick or brilliant I am fairly steady and reliable.
- Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
- Henry knew of a reliable hotel there, and Margaret hoped for a meeting with her sister.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- Jenkins was reliable, usually, and hadn't come up with a fluke yet.
- Extract from : « Pleasant Journey » by Richard F. Thieme
- He is widely known through the city as a good and reliable man.
- Extract from : « The Negro Farmer » by Carl Kelsey
- Yet you ask me, a reliable machine, to help you in your perplexities?
- Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
- He might have coped with her temper but his reliable tailor-made sister in tears?
- Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
Synonyms for reliable
- candid
- careful
- certain
- conscientious
- constant
- decent
- decisive
- definite
- dependable
- determined
- devoted
- faithful
- firm
- good
- high-principled
- honest
- honorable
- impeccable
- incorrupt
- loyal
- okay
- positive
- predictable
- proved
- reputable
- respectable
- responsible
- righteous
- safe
- sincere
- solid
- sound
- stable
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- sterling
- strong
- sure
- there
- tried
- tried-and-true
- true
- true-blue
- true-hearted
- trusty
- unequivocal
- unfailing
- unimpeachable
- upright
- veracious
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