Undependable

Pronunciation: /ʌndɪˈpɛndəbəl/

Definitions of undependable

adjective describing someone or something that is not reliable or trustworthy

Example Sentences

A1 My old car is undependable and often breaks down.

A2 The weather forecast in this region is undependable, so it's best to be prepared for anything.

B1 I find him undependable because he always cancels plans at the last minute.

B2 The company's undependable delivery service is causing a lot of customer complaints.

C1 The politician's undependable promises are starting to lose him support among voters.

C2 The undependable internet connection is hindering our ability to work efficiently from home.

Examples of undependable in a Sentence

formal The undependable nature of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

informal I can't rely on him to show up on time, he's so undependable.

slang She's always flaking out on plans, she's so undependable.

figurative The foundation of their relationship was undependable, leading to constant uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of undependable

• past tense: undependable
• plural: undependables
• comparative: more undependable
• superlative: most undependable
• present tense: is undependable
• future tense: will be undependable
• perfect tense: has been undependable
• continuous tense: is being undependable
• singular: undependable
• positive degree: undependable
• infinitive: to be undependable
• gerund: being undependable
• participle: undependable

Origin and Evolution of undependable

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'undependable' is believed to have originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dependable' meaning 'reliable'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something or someone that is not reliable or trustworthy, the word 'undependable' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts where reliability or trustworthiness is lacking.