Undependable: meaning, definitions and examples
❌
undependable
[ ˌʌndɪˈpɛndəbəl ]
in relationships
Not able to be relied on or trusted; not dependable.
Synonyms
inconsistent, unreliable, untrustworthy
Examples of usage
- He is undependable when it comes to meeting deadlines.
- She has proven to be undependable in keeping her promises.
- The undependable behavior of his friend made him reconsider the friendship.
Translations
Translations of the word "undependable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não confiável
🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय
🇩🇪 unzuverlässig
🇮🇩 tidak dapat diandalkan
🇺🇦 ненадійний
🇵🇱 niewiarygodny
🇯🇵 信頼できない
🇫🇷 peu fiable
🇪🇸 poco confiable
🇹🇷 güvenilmez
🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير موثوق
🇨🇿 nespolehlivý
🇸🇰 nespoľahlivý
🇨🇳 不可靠
🇸🇮 nezanesljiv
🇮🇸 óáreiðanlegur
🇰🇿 сенімсіз
🇬🇪 ненდობი
🇦🇿 etibarsız
🇲🇽 poco confiable
Word origin
The word 'undependable' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'dependable' meaning 'reliable'. It first appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe someone or something that cannot be relied upon or trusted. The term highlights the lack of trustworthiness or reliability in a person or situation.
See also: depend, dependability, dependable, dependably, dependence, dependency, dependent, dependently, independence, independency, independent, interdependence, interdependent, undependably.