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

• 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

This outperformance with diminished risk illustrates the advantages of a more diversified strategy, which can provide a smoother and more dependable investment experience compared to the volatility of an individual stock. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

With a 20-megawatt, 200-megawatt-hour capacity, the plant proves that carbon dioxide can play a surprisingly powerful role in making renewable energy more dependable. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, costs are outpacing revenue as once dependable First-Class Mail has fallen in volume, among other factors. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 July 2025

With quality streaming performance and an extensive set of IT-friendly features, LogMeIn Pro is a dependable (but pricey) way to access remote computers. —Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 15 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see depend

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