unreliable — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

unreliable (/ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/

Meaning

Meaning: undependable

Not able to be trusted or depended on.

Examples

🗣 The old car is unreliable and often breaks down on the highway.

Etymology

From ‘un-‘ plus ‘reliable’.

How & Where It’s Used

Warns about untrustworthy people or things.

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Tags: trust, negative

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