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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Sam Darnold has proven time and again that he has turned the corner in his career and is legitimately sharp, reliable and poised under pressure.

From Los Angeles Times

For several weeks, the keys for my replacement car shared a space with the yoghurt and leftovers until I invested in a more reliable and hygienic precaution - a Faraday pouch.

From BBC

By the time Bond found himself skiing away from those bad men in the Italian alps, the franchise was pumping out hit movies with the same reliable formula.

From The Wall Street Journal

Long-term climate projections are generally more stable and reliable than short-term forecasts, which are more sensitive to rapid weather changes.

From Science Daily

Still, they can be a reliable option when others are limited.

From MarketWatch

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