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UNRELIABLE

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Unreliable.

Unreliable - as an adjective

Not worthy of reliance or trust

Example: "In the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undependable18
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reliable10

Unreliable - as an adjective satellite

Liable to be erroneous or misleading

Example: "An undependable generalization"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undependable18

Dangerously unstable and unpredictable

Example: "Treacherous winding roads"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
treacherous16

Lacking a sense of responsibility

Example Sentences

"He is known to be an unreliable source of information."
"The car has an unreliable engine that often breaks down."
"I wouldn't trust that restaurant's unreliable delivery service."
"Her memory is unreliable, so she always takes notes."
"The weather forecast turned out to be unreliable once again."
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Word Game Points

Is UNRELIABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unreliable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNRELIABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is UNRELIABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unreliable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNRELIABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is UNRELIABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unreliable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNRELIABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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