Unreliably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreliably

[ ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli ]

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in a questionable or undependable manner

In a manner that cannot be trusted or relied upon.

Synonyms

inconsistently, undependably, untrustworthily

Examples of usage

He completed the task unreliably, causing delays in the project.
The data from that source is unreliably inaccurate.
She drives unreliably, often breaking traffic rules.
The machine operates unreliably, sometimes failing to function properly.
The weather forecast has been unreliably predicting rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreliably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pouco confiável

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unzuverlässig

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diandalkan

🇺🇦 ненадійно

🇵🇱 niewiarygodnie

🇯🇵 信頼性のない

🇫🇷 de manière peu fiable

🇪🇸 de manera poco fiable

🇹🇷 güvenilmez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير موثوق

🇨🇿 nespolehlivě

🇸🇰 nespoľahlivo

🇨🇳 不可靠地

🇸🇮 nezanesljivo

🇮🇸 óáreiðanlegt

🇰🇿 сенімсіз түрде

🇬🇪 არამყარი

🇦🇿 etibarsızca

🇲🇽 de manera poco fiable

Word origin

The word 'unreliably' is derived from the adjective 'unreliable,' which dates back to the early 19th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies the negation of the word 'reliable,' meaning not able to be trusted or depended on. The adverb form 'unreliably' emerged later to describe actions or behaviors done in a manner that is questionable or undependable. The evolution of this word reflects the importance of reliability in various aspects of life and the consequences of being unreliable in different situations.