Reliable meaning

What does “reliable” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reliable” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: worthy of reliance or trust.

reliable

worthy of reliance or trust
“a reliable source of information”
“a dependable worker”
Synonymsdependable
Oppositesunreliable
worthy of being depended on
“a dependable worker”
“an honest working stiff”
Synonymsdependable honest true
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
“an authentic account by an eyewitness”
“reliable information”
Synonymsauthentic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University