# unreliably

**Pronunciation:** /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli/ · un-ri-LYE-uh-blee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is not steady or consistent, and therefore not to be trusted.

## Examples

- The internet connection in this area is notoriously unreliably.
- He performed unreliably in the final match, making many mistakes.
- She reported the events unreliably, often changing details.

## Synonyms

- inconsistently — Suggests a lack of regularity or pattern.
- erratically — Implies unpredictable and irregular behavior.
- precariously — Suggests instability and potential danger or failure.
- faultily — Emphasizes a defect or error in operation.

## Antonyms

- reliably — In a consistent and trustworthy manner.
- consistently — In a way that is always the same or follows a pattern.
- dependably — In a way that can be trusted or relied upon.

## Collocations

- perform unreliably — The old engine performed unreliably in cold weather.
- start unreliably — The software started unreliably after the last update.
- report unreliably — Witnesses often report unreliably due to stress and memory issues.

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