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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The animals learned which route would lead to a reward and gradually developed a reliable strategy for reaching it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He has already thrown 350 pitches at 100 mph, which is more than any starter has ever thrown in a full season since reliable data became available in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In other cases, people don’t have reliable housing to get a stool test mailed to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Humbled in Australia, England were badly in need of an attack leader, a reliable tone-setter.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Mr. Pinkerton escorted the president-elect through the station and to the waiting arms of his reliable friend.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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