What are some opposite words for dependable?
Antonyms for dependable
dɪˈpɛn də bəlde·pend·able
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term dependable.
Princeton's WordNet
reliable, dependableadjective
worthy of reliance or trust
"a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker"
Antonyms:
erratic, untrusty, untrustworthy, unsound, undependable, temperamental, uncertain, unsteady, unreliableSynonyms:
rock-steady, true(p), safe, good, steady-going, honest, authentic, secure, reliabledependable, honest, reliable, true(p)adjective
worthy of being depended on
"a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable sourcSFLe of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me"
Antonyms:
untrusty, undependable, untrustworthy, erratic, unsound, temperamental, uncertain, unreliable, unsteadydependable, rock-steady, steady-goingadjective
consistent in performance or behavior
"dependable in one's habits"; "a steady-going family man"
Antonyms:
unsound, erratic, unreliable, unsteady, uncertain, untrusty, temperamental, untrustworthy, undependableSynonyms:
rock-steady, true(p), safe, good, honest, steady-going, secure, reliabledependable, good, safe, secureadjective
financially sound
"a good investment"; "a secure investment"
Antonyms:
untrusty, unreliable, unsound, undependable, temperamental, unsteady, erratic, untrustworthy, uncertainSynonyms:
dear, safe(p), good, right, in effect(p), unspoiled, effective, skillful, sound, serious, secure, true(p), upright, untroubled, steady-going, inviolable, salutary, in force(p), reliable, skilful, practiced, estimable, rock-steady, expert, just, unafraid, beneficial, unassailable, proficient, full, honest, respectable, undecomposed, unspoilt, ripe, impregnable, safe, adept, honorable, strong, well(p), near, unattackable
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
dependableadjective
Antonyms:
untrustworthy, unreliableSynonyms:
trustworthy, trusty, reliable
How to use dependable in a sentence?
With California still experiencing devastating drought and the uncertainty around this rainy season, we need to make tough decisions that will ensure that our water source continues to be reliable and dependable for the future, year after year, San Franciscans step up to conserve our most precious resource, resulting in one of the lowest water usage rates in California, and during this critical time, I know that our City will once again meet the call to reduce water use.
First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice.
Singapore truly has become a global water hub, but as it stands, it imports approximately 40 % of its water today. And with climate change, that water has become far less dependable.
It’s really frustrating that the one thing that was supposed to be dependable is not, and it’s not because the workers are striking, but it’s because LAUSD would rather make time to find volunteers and make plans for our kids not to be in school than just meet the needs of the people that they’ve employed.
It's as dependable a title as there is.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#11666 | uncertain | |
#18426 | dependable | |
#21863 | unreliable | |
#31949 | erratic | |
#49479 | unsteady | |
#53805 | unsound | |
#81204 | temperamental | |
#83297 | untrustworthy | |
#252790 | undependable |
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