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unreliably

/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli/
un · re · li · a · bly
Adjective:unreliable
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unreliably Lexical Profile

unreliably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be trusted, depended upon, or expected to perform consistently.

Example

"The aging commuter train ran unreliably throughout the winter, causing frequent delays for passengers."

2

In a way that is not factually accurate, credible, or verifiable.

Example

"The early historical events were unreliably documented by chroniclers writing centuries later."

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