unreliable
adjective
un·re·li·able
ˌən-ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl 
: not reliable : undependable, untrustworthy
an unreliable friend
an unreliable source of funding
an unreliable car
unreliability
noun
the unreliability of the data
a person with a reputation for unreliability
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Weldon has also shared unreliable claims about reproductive health.
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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
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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
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“Unreliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreliable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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