dependable

1 of 2

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

dependableness

2 of 2

noun

de·​pend·​able·​ness

plural -es

: dependability

Synonyms of dependable

Adjective

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Trying to hire dependable, quality employees is a constant battle in the service industry. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026

Over time, the next stop had become a dependable part of my days. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Food companies provide dependable purchasing agreements that reward regenerative production and share transition costs, making farm investments easier to finance. — Jessica Hullinger, Time, 9 Nov. 2026

The 21-year-old Georgia Tech transfer might still be Florida’s best option between two quarterbacks who have yet to establish themselves as dependable starters. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

depend + -able

First Known Use

Adjective

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