dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl How to pronounce dependable (audio)
: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable
a dependable source of income
a dependable assistant
needs a dependable car for work
dependability noun
dependableness noun
dependably adverb

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life. Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025 Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025 Uncovering The Root Cause Identifying and rectifying true root causes is essential for building AI systems that are consistently dependable, trustworthy and maintainable, reducing reactive troubleshooting and enabling teams to dedicate time to innovation and continuous improvement. Mohammad Adnan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Word History

Etymology

see depend

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dependable was in 1735

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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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dependable

adjective
de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl How to pronounce dependable (audio)
: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable
a dependable car
dependability noun
dependably adverb

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