Synonyms of dependability

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noun

as in reliability

worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence

her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliability
• reliableness
• responsibility
• trustworthiness
• solidity
• dependableness
• solidness
• credibility
• sureness
• trustability
• infallibility
• inerrancy
• creditability
• creditableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreliability
• shakiness
• dubiousness
• dodginess
• doubtfulness
• questionableness
• uncertainness

dependable

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adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good
• true
• steady
• solid
• trustworthy
• loyal
• secure
• trusty
• sure
• calculable
• strong
• trustable
• constant
• tried-and-true
• tried
• steadfast
• faithful
• devoted
• fast
• honest
• staunch
• sincere
• effective
• proven
• stanch
• infallible
• sound
• unerring
• true-blue
• valid
• firm
• unquestionable
• single-minded
• validated
• confirmed
• impeccable
• faultless
• unimpeachable
• irreproachable
• blameless
• telling
• verified
• authenticated
• attested
• guiltless
• bedrock
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreliable
• uncertain
• undependable
• unsafe
• untrustworthy
• false
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• disloyal
• fickle
• untrue
• inconstant
• faithless
• perfidious
• uncertain
• traitorous
• questionable
• doubtful
• problematic
• dishonest
• dodgy
• problematical
• shaky
• deceitful
• dubious
• hazardous
• lying
• mendacious
• untruthful
• debatable
• risky
• suspect
• shady
• unsound
• fishy
• disputable
• recreant
• untried
• unconfirmed
• doubtable

Examples of dependability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

If Green can establish himself as a dependable floor spacer, his shooting will be a valuable weapon. —Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Papaya's modular feasibility studies provide clients with confidence in their execution and most importantly, a dependable and repeatable process for future builds. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024

Plus, the recent rise in bond yields makes the stock's dependable dividend less attractive. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024

Meanwhile, Chris was a very dependable and loyal person, and Robin really needed that in his life. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 8 Oct. 2024