dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

An ardent young man, Werther, falls in love with Lotte, a simple village girl engaged to a dependable but dull man named Albert. —Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

Travelers Club 20-inch Expandable Carry-on A best-seller at Walmart, this Travelers Club 20-inch carry-on is a dependable choice for all your upcoming travels. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Also, the port selection covers daily add-ons, while wireless connections stay dependable. —PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

One of the most dependable and strongest characters on the series, Vince died in a fire at the end of season 3, with his tragic fate revealed in the season 4 premiere. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb