unreliable

adjective

un·​re·​li·​able ˌən-ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce unreliable (audio)
Synonyms of unreliablenext
: not reliable : undependable, untrustworthy
an unreliable friend
an unreliable source of funding
an unreliable car
unreliability
ˌən-ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unreliable (audio)
noun
the unreliability of the data
a person with a reputation for unreliability
unreliably
ˌən-ri-ˈlī-ə-blē How to pronounce unreliable (audio)
adverb
a method that works unreliably

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Weldon has also shared unreliable claims about reproductive health. — Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025 In a press briefing, the NTSB shared the investigation's initial findings on potential unreliable data recording and an Air Traffic Control communications issue that led to the crash. — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 Poor-quality or biased data leads to unreliable AI models. — Aditi Godbole, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 No one likes dealing with unreliable internet, and at $39.99 for one router (or $99.99 for three), these Eero Wi-Fi deals are an easy way to upgrade your home network without overspending. — Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unreliable

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unreliable was in 1810

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