Unreliable

Pronunciation: /ʌn.rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Definitions of unreliable

adjective describing a person or thing that is not able to be relied on or trusted

Example Sentences

A1 My old phone is unreliable and often shuts off for no reason.

A2 The weather forecast from this app is unreliable, so I always check multiple sources.

B1 The witness's testimony was deemed unreliable due to inconsistencies in their story.

B2 The data collected from the survey was deemed unreliable due to a small sample size and biased questions.

C1 The journalist's sources were unreliable, leading to inaccuracies in the article.

C2 The politician's promises were seen as unreliable by the public, as they had a history of breaking them.

Examples of unreliable in a Sentence

formal The data from the experiment was deemed unreliable due to inconsistent results.

informal I wouldn't trust that website, it's so unreliable.

slang That guy is so flaky, he's totally unreliable.

figurative Her promises were as unreliable as a broken clock.

Grammatical Forms of unreliable

• past tense: unrelied
• plural: unreliables
• comparative: more unreliable
• superlative: most unreliable
• present tense: unreliable
• future tense: will be unreliable
• perfect tense: has been unreliable
• continuous tense: is being unreliable
• singular: unreliable
• positive degree: reliable
• infinitive: to be unreliable
• gerund: unreliability
• participle: unreliable

Origin and Evolution of unreliable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unreliable' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'reliable' meaning 'able to be relied on'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unreliable' has maintained its original meaning of not being able to be trusted or depended on. It is commonly used to describe people, information, or things that are not reliable or trustworthy.