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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It is no surprise that Arizona has one of the most reliable attacks in the nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strengthening the integration between optical hardware and decoding algorithms will be essential for achieving faster and more reliable data retrieval under real-world conditions.

From Science Daily

It provided cash for Blue Owl to pay shareholders at one of its struggling funds, while also signaling that the asset values across its fund complex were reliable.

From The Wall Street Journal

It works the same way, does the same things, and is as reliable as its ExpressVPN counterpart.

From Salon

Its performance across platforms is reliable, though some users report occasional UI lag and confusion when navigating settings.

From Salon

reliable

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