DEPENDABLE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

dependable

adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl

Definition of dependable

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

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Recent Examples of dependable Similar systems could potentially support remote facilities and certain defense applications that require dependable power. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 Well-liked and dependable, Nate often feels like an afterthought at home having grown up in the shadow of his younger sister Alice. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Small modular reactors could go further, supplying dependable power close to military installations, advanced manufacturing facilities, and AI data centers. — Dr. Sarah Kapnick, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Nearly every setback — from higher food and transportation costs to depleted savings and the strain of staying in school — became harder because Hobby didn’t have a healthy, dependable place for her family to live. — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

However, reliable control and readout remain essential requirements for practical applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
While no real fans will turn off their NFL games because of some broadcast booth drama, the entire situation is a rare speed bump for what is otherwise the most reliable bet in all of TV.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the president.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

Students and teachers deserve safe buildings, and taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of what went wrong.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The high-voltage electronic safe-and-arm fuze is a mechanical device that controls the detonation of a warhead carried by a drone.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Thunder star Jalen Williams, the team’s second-leading scorer and best all-around defender during its title run two seasons ago, fractured a fibula and dislocated his left ankle in a gruesome injury Sunday.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026