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un·re·li·a·ble
 unreliable
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
not able to be relied on.
I'm trying to avoid hiring another unreliable plumber.My car is somewhat unreliable in cold weather.- antonyms:
- authoritative, faithful, reliable, solid, stalwart, staunch, steady, trusty
- similar words:
- doubtful, irresponsible, shaky
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| related words: |
changeable, fickle, fishy, insecure, precarious, questionable, shady, suspect, temperamental, unfaithful, unsound, vagabond, weak |
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| derivation: |
unreliably (adv.) |
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