Definitions

unreliable

[uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buhl] / ˌʌn rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not trustworthy, not true

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious deceptive dubious false fickle inaccurate irresponsible treacherous tricky uncertain unsound unstable untrustworthy

STRONG

undependable

WEAK

deceitful delusive disreputable erroneous fake fallible fly-by-night furtive hallucinatory hollow implausible inconstant makeshift meretricious mistaken pretended pseudo questionable sham shifty specious unconvincing underhand underhanded unfaithful unsure untrue vacillating wavering weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accurate certain clear constant correct definite dependable faithful forthright frank honest reliable right stable steady strong sure true trustworthy truthful

WEAK

responsible

Example Sentences

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The industry is currently changing landline services from analogue to digital, with Ofcom describing the copper-based network as "beyond its intended lifespan and increasingly unreliable".

From BBC

Tests for the disease are unreliable, and can lead to men being treated for a slow-growing cancer that is not going to cause them any harm.

From BBC

Corruption remains rampant among state and municipal police, prosecutors and judges in Mexico, often rendering them unreliable partners.

From Los Angeles Times

Increased oil exports to Asia would reduce Canada's economic dependence on an unreliable United States, he said.

From Barron's

Tests for the disease are unreliable, and can lead to men being treated for a slow-growing cancer that isn't going to cause them any harm.

From BBC

unreliable

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