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Undependable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undependable

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈpɛndəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,459 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.