Undependably: meaning, definitions and examples
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undependably
[ ˌəndɪˈpendəbli ]
inconsistently
In an undependable manner; not reliably or consistently.
Synonyms
inconsistently, inconstantly, unreliably.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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undependably |
This word is used to describe something or someone that cannot be trusted to act consistently or reliably. It often has a negative connotation.
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inconstantly |
This word is less common and often refers to a lack of loyalty or steadiness. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.
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unreliably |
This word is used for people or things that cannot be relied upon to deliver consistent results or actions. It is often used in technical or professional contexts.
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inconsistently |
This word indicates a lack of steady behavior or performance. It's suitable for situations where actions or results vary unpredictably.
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Examples of usage
- She performed undependably at work, often missing deadlines.
- The weather in this region changes undependably throughout the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "undependably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma não confiável
🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय रूप से
🇩🇪 unzuverlässig
🇮🇩 tidak dapat diandalkan
🇺🇦 ненадійно
🇵🇱 niewiarygodnie
🇯🇵 信頼できない方法で
🇫🇷 de manière peu fiable
🇪🇸 de manera poco fiable
🇹🇷 güvenilmez bir şekilde
🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير موثوق
🇨🇿 nespolehlivě
🇸🇰 nespoľahlivo
🇨🇳 不可靠地
🇸🇮 nezanesljivo
🇮🇸 óáreiðanlega
🇰🇿 сенімсіз түрде
🇬🇪 არასანდოობით
🇦🇿 etibarsız şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera poco fiable
Etymology
The word 'undependably' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dependable', which comes from the Latin word 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from'. The concept of dependability has always been important in human interactions and relationships, as it signifies trustworthiness and reliability.
See also: depend, dependability, dependable, dependably, dependence, dependency, dependent, dependently, independence, independency, independent, interdependence, interdependent, undependable.