CEFR B1

undependable

adjective

Meaning

Not able to be relied on or trusted.

Examples

The undependable car broke down again on the highway.
He's an undependable friend who often cancels plans at the last minute.

Synonyms: unreliable, flaky, irresponsible, fickle

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undependable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndɪˈpendəbl/

Definition

Not able to be relied on or trusted.

Examples

The undependable car broke down again on the highway.
He's an undependable friend who often cancels plans at the last minute.
We can't afford to use undependable equipment for this critical project.

How to Use undependable

undependable of (prepositional phrase): Not to be relied upon for a specific quality or action. — "He is undependable of keeping promises."

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