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reliable Synonyms

Another word for reliable

Choosing another word for reliable depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted or depended on.

Usage Example

"She is a dependable team member who always completes her assignments ahead of schedule."

Strongest
dependable
trustworthy
Strong
steadfast
consistent
responsible
faithful
staunch
tried-and-true

• adjective (Context 2)

Likely to be true or accurate; yielding consistent results across repeated measurements or observations (of information, data, or a source).

Usage Example

"Researchers must verify that their historical sources are credible before publishing their conclusions."

Strongest
credible
accurate
Strong
authoritative
authentic
valid
sound
verifiable

Opposites of reliable

The opposite of reliable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unreliable
undependable
untrustworthy
inaccurate
dubious
questionable
irresponsible
unverified
See all opposites of reliable

• Nearby Words

relevant
relevantly
reliability
reliable
reliably
reliance
reliant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reliable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reliable
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