unreliable

Meaning

Opposite of
reliable
Synonyms

untrustworthy
33k
undependable
uncertain
C2
irresponsible
C1
doubtful
C2
unsteady
37k
unstable
C1
treacherous
C2
careless
C1
insecure
C1
deceitful
21k
dangerous
A2
precarious
23k
double-faced
dishonest
C2
grave
B1
🪦
incredible
B1
indefinite
31k
limping
C2
erratic
C2
close
A1
watch out
unsure
C2

not dependable

unbelievable
B1
hypocritical
C2
narrow
B2
frivolous
C2
critical
B2
‼️
changeable
42k
unfaithful
C2
forlorn
28k
fly-by-night

fly by night

fluky
disloyal
20k
flukey
floating
B2
diffident
flaky
25k
flake
C2
deceptive
22k
crafty
C2
chancy
irregular
C2
insincere
35k
fickle
C2
light-hearted
48k
infirm
42k
faltering
44k
Translations

unzuverlässig
inattendibile

non fiable

onbetrouwbaar

αναξιόπιστος

ungewiss

güvenilmez

ανεύθυνος

poco fiable

inaffidabile

não confiável

informal
périlleux
dangereux
Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/
Etymology

From un- + reliable.

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