reliable

¹re·li·able

adj \ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl\

Definition of RELIABLE

1

: suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable

2

: giving the same result on successive trials

— re·li·able·ness noun

— re·li·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of RELIABLE

1. He's not very reliable. You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.
2. We can't write a report without reliable data.
3. We need more reliable information before we can take action.

First Known Use of RELIABLE

1569

Related to RELIABLE

Synonyms: calculable, good, dependable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty

Antonyms: dodgy [chiefly British], uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy

Related Words: constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, true-blue; honest, sincere, single-minded; infallible, unerring; bedrock, firm, sound, strong; effective, telling; attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified; blameless, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inerrant, irreproachable, unimpeachable, unquestionable

Near Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue; deceitful, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful; debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, problematic (also problematical), questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertain, unsound; hazardous, risky; unconfirmed, untried

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Rhymes with RELIABLE

deniable, inviable