unreliable
[uhn-ri-lahy-uh-buh l]
- not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
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Origin of unreliable
Synonyms
See more synonyms for unreliable on Thesaurus.comundependable, irresponsible, untrustworthy.
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Contemporary Examples
Tom LeClair on a confusing mix of neuroscience, George W. Bush, and unreliability.
The 2012 unilateral operation against bin Laden was the right call given the unreliability of our Pakistani ally.
Historical Examples
Roosevelt himself was much annoyed by this unreliability of the mob.
The American CredoGeorge Jean Nathan
Who has not heard the lament about the unreliability of the senses?
The Positive Outcome of PhilosophyJoseph Dietzgen
All this was done to show the unreliability of circumstantial evidence.
The Crime of the CenturyHenry M. Hunt
These gave the horse the reputation of capriciousness and unreliability.
Clever HansOskar Pfungst
The Persian post is only exceeded in 167 unreliability by the Persian telegraph.
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2)Isabella L. Bird
unreliable
- not reliable; untrustworthyan unreliable witness
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Word Origin and History for unreliability
unreliable
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