Synonyms of reliable

reliable

adjective

ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl 

as in responsible

worthy of one's trust

I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsible
• safe
• true
• good
• steady
• dependable
• solid
• trustworthy
• secure
• loyal
• trusty
• sure
• calculable
• trustable
• strong
• tried
• constant
• faithful
• tried-and-true
• devoted
• steadfast
• fast
• honest
• effective
• staunch
• sincere
• proven
• infallible
• sound
• valid
• unerring
• validated
• true-blue
• confirmed
• firm
• unquestionable
• unimpeachable
• faultless
• authenticated
• telling
• verified
• impeccable
• single-minded
• irreproachable
• attested
• blameless
• guiltless
• inerrant
• bedrock

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreliable
• uncertain
• unsafe
• untrustworthy
• undependable
• false
• untrue
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• disloyal
• fickle
• faithless
• inconstant
• uncertain
• questionable
• perfidious
• dishonest
• problematic
• doubtful
• traitorous
• dodgy
• deceitful
• dubious
• shaky
• lying
• hazardous
• untruthful
• mendacious
• debatable
• suspect
• risky
• unsound
• shady
• disputable
• fishy
• recreant
• untried
• unconfirmed
• doubtable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reliable

Turn relationship-dependent information into reliable information flows. — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Around half of that number are women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which maintains detailed records that international organizations consider reliable. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Anker, one of the biggest and most reliable names in tech is slashing prices on some of their most popular items right now. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Rich Frost, transit operations supervisor, said reliable transportation is essential to keeping the region connected. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026