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 Rivers is a dependable pass protector and rusher and is a key special teams player. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The aircraft will need dependable ways to respond safely when either happens. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Frederique was one of the Hurricanes’ most dependable defenders last year. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 Acer Swift Go 16 Laptop Labor Day Deal For a dependable productivity laptop with a nice big screen that comes in at under a thousand bucks, the Acer Swift Go 16 is very worth your attention. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Overtime also provides a reliable compensation boost for deputies who can count on extra shifts or hours.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Dostoyevsky’s sniveling devil comes closest to portraying the man chiefly responsible for organizing the Final Solution.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Curator Cheryl Sim has been responsible for connecting artists with the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026