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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They say there is growing evidence that some online surveys aren't reliable, especially when presenting data on young people, and when respondents are rewarded for taking part.

From BBC

That I have accomplished a lot—you know, I’ll take credit a little bit for that—and that we need to consolidate and make sure that this is really solid and reliable.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We need to consolidate and make sure that this is really solid and reliable. So my baseline is that it will take until the end of my term.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Damascus needs American support and guidance, which must be conditional on organizing reliable long-term security for its vulnerable minorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the contrary, sometimes it unfolds out of the public eye; self-abnegation can be a reliable marker of character.

From Los Angeles Times

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