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reliably Antonyms

Opposite of reliably

Because the opposite of reliably shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a consistently good or dependable manner; in a way that can be trusted to work well or behave as expected.

Usage Example

"The new solar backup generator operates unreliably even during extended winter power outages."

Strongest
unreliably
Strong
erratically
inconsistently
unpredictably
capriciously

• adverb (Context 2)

With a high degree of certainty or accuracy; on the basis of trustworthy evidence or authority.

Usage Example

"We have been inaccurately informed that the merger will be announced before the end of the quarter."

Strongest
inaccurately
Strong
falsely
dubiously
questionably

Similar words to reliably

Words similar to reliably shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dependably
consistently
accurately
credibly
unfailingly
steadily
faithfully
authoritatively
See all synonyms of reliably

• Nearby Words

relevantly
reliability
reliable
reliably
reliance
reliant
relic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Reliably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/reliably
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