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Unreliable (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Not worthy of reliance or trust; "in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable"; "an undependable assistant".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Undependable

Antonyms

  • Reliable

Related Words

  • Unreliability (noun)
  • Unreliableness (noun)

Meaning 2

Liable to be erroneous or misleading; "an undependable generalization".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Undependable

Related Words

  • Unreliableness (noun)

Meaning 3

Dangerously unstable and unpredictable; "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The old wooden bridge was considered unreliable and was closed to traffic due to its rickety structure.
  • The mountain trail was notorious for its unreliable terrain, with steep cliffs and loose rocks that could cause hikers to slip and fall.
  • The suspension bridge swayed ominously in the wind, its unreliable cables creaking and groaning under the weight of the pedestrians.
  • The old elevator was unreliable and prone to breaking down, leaving passengers trapped inside for hours.
  • The rickety stairs leading to the rooftop were unreliable and looked like they could collapse at any moment, making it a treacherous journey to reach the top.

Synonyms

  • Treacherous

Related Words

  • Unreliableness (noun)

Meaning 4

Lacking a sense of responsibility.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • He was unreliable when it came to meeting deadlines, often delaying projects to the last minute.
  • She had a hard time finding a job because her previous employer had marked her as unreliable during reference checks.
  • The new employee proved to be unreliable, constantly calling in sick on Fridays and disrupting the team's workflow.
  • His unreliable behavior made it difficult for his colleagues to trust him with important tasks.
  • Despite his charming personality, he had a reputation for being unreliable in his business dealings.

Related Words

  • Unreliability (noun)
  • Unreliableness (noun)
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