English · Adjectives
unreliable
/ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/
[/ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/]
undependable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not able to be trusted or depended on.
Example
The old car is unreliable and often breaks down on the highway.
The old car is unreliable and often breaks down on the highway.
Etymology
From 'un-' plus 'reliable'.
How & Where It’s Used
Warns about untrustworthy people or things.