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

If the trick doesn't work, Google's next option is more dependable. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Final Thoughts The Fitbit Edge nails the dedicated fitness tracker formula, with dependable workout tracking, comprehensive vital monitoring, and standout sleep analysis. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Hachimura developed into one of the Lakers’ most dependable shooters. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Cornell remarkably never missed a game in 13 seasons, becoming one of the best and most dependable teammates to ever wear the star. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

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