Antonyms for dependable
dɪˈpɛn də bəlde·pend·able

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1. reliable, dependableadjective

   worthy of reliance or trust

   "a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker"

   Antonyms:
   erratic, untrusty, untrustworthy, unsound, undependable, temperamental, uncertain, unsteady, unreliable

   Synonyms:
   rock-steady, true(p), safe, good, steady-going, honest, authentic, secure, reliable

2. dependable, 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, unsteady

3. dependable, 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, undependable

   Synonyms:
   rock-steady, true(p), safe, good, honest, steady-going, secure, reliable

4. dependable, good, safe, secureadjective

   financially sound

   "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

   Antonyms:
   untrusty, unreliable, unsound, undependable, temperamental, unsteady, erratic, untrustworthy, uncertain

   Synonyms:
   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

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1. dependableadjective

   Antonyms:
   untrustworthy, unreliable

   Synonyms:
   trustworthy, trusty, reliable

How to use dependable in a sentence?

1. Mark Buongiorno:

   We remain laser-focused on reducing costs, meeting our delivery schedule commitments, ensuring dependable engine performance, and preparing for global sustainment of the F-35 fleet.

2. London Breed:

   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.

3. Octavia E. Butler:

   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.

4. Brian Splitt:

   The pit was always dependable, when things were really wild and you had limit-up moves, you could call down to the pit and know what the options were trading synthetically.

5. Joseph Alsop:

   Gratitude, like love, is never a dependable international emotion.

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