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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“We are focused on working collaboratively with our broader care community to ensure safe, reliable and well-staffed emergency departments for the patients and communities we serve.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

To be fair, in my experience, bearish candlesticks in a firm uptrend are a bit less reliable than bullish ones in downtrends near bottoms.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The US State Department repeated its offer on Wednesday, saying the humanitarian assistance would be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and "reliable" humanitarian organisations.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Our priority remains disciplined capital allocation and delivering reliable energy solutions that create long-term value for ratepayers, partners, and shareholders.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He had been captured and briefly detained by the captain, only to be released by him for lack of physical evidence and reliable witnesses.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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