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unreliable

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Adj — Not able to be trusted or depended on to perform consistently.

How to use unreliable

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

unreliable source unreliable narrator notoriously unreliable

Etymology

From un- ("not") plus reliable.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unreliable” mean?

The word “unreliable” means not able to be trusted or depended on to perform consistently. In plain terms, not consistently trustworthy or dependable — used for people, sources, or equipment.

How do you pronounce “unreliable”?

“Unreliable” is pronounced uhn-rih-LEYE-uh-bl (/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unreliable” in a sentence?

Here is “unreliable” used in a sentence: “His old car was unreliable and kept breaking down.”

What part of speech is “unreliable”?

“Unreliable” is an adjective.

Is “unreliable” a common word?

“Unreliable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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