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What Does Unreliable Mean?

Adjective

Not able to be trusted or counted on.
Something that doesn't always work or happen as expected.

Unreliable — Full Explanation

Unreliable means you can't always trust something or someone to do what they are supposed to do. Like if a toy breaks easily, it's unreliable.

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Unreliable Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

अविश्वसनीय

avishwasniya

निष्क्रिय

nishkriya

अविश्वसनीय

avishwasniya

kannada

ನಂಬಲಾಗದ (Nambalaagada)

Nambalaagada

ನಂಬಲಾರ (Nambalaara)

Nambalaara

ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತ (Anishchita)

Anishchita

bengali

অবিশ্বাসী (obishshashi)

obishshashi

অবিশ্বাস্য (obishshashyo)

obishshashyo

বিশ্বাসযোগ্য নয় (bishshashjoggo noy)

bishshashjoggo noy

Unreliable Synonyms

flakey sporadic

Unreliable Antonyms

reliable

Unreliable in Sentences

📖 Unreliable Story for Kids

The Tale of Sammy the Squirrel

Once upon a time in a bright, bustling town, there lived a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play tricks on his friends. He would pretend to have a secret stash of acorns, but every time they looked, it was just a pile of leaves!

Lessons in Honesty

His friends, Lily the rabbit and Benny the bird, soon found out that Sammy was a bit unreliable with his promises. They decided to teach him the importance of honesty. They showed him that being truthful makes friendships strong and fun!

So, Sammy learned to always keep his word, and they all played happily ever after!

Frequently Asked Questions About Unreliable

What does 'unreliable' mean?

The word 'unreliable' means that someone or something cannot be trusted to do what they are supposed to do.

How do you pronounce 'unreliable'?

You pronounce 'unreliable' like this: un-ree-LIE-uh-bul.

What is the origin of the word 'unreliable'?

The word 'unreliable' comes from the prefix 'un-' which means 'not', and 'reliable', which means 'able to be trusted'.

What is the meaning of 'unreliable' in Bengali?

The word 'unreliable' in Bengali is 'অবিশ্বাস্য' (Abishwāsya).

Facts & Quotes About Unreliable

Fact: An unreliable friend is like a broken pencil—pointless!

Proverb: Don't count your chickens before they hatch, meaning don't assume something will happen until it actually does.

Quote: "Trust is like a paper, once it's crumpled, it can't be perfect again." - Unknown