Synonyms of reliable
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for reliable is sure. Other synonyms of reliable are trustworthy, secure and dependable. The opposite of reliable is unreliable.
Synonyms and similar words for reliable
adjectiveMore synonyms
- secureFree from the risk of financial loss; reliable.
- dependableAble, or easily able to be depended on.
- trustworthyDeserving of trust, reliable.
- solidExcellent, of high quality, or reliable.
- firm
- surePhysically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
Opposite of reliable
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unreliableNot reliable.
Meaning of reliable
- adjective Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy.
- adjective Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.
- noun Something or someone reliable or dependable.
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Questions about synonyms of reliable
- What is another word for reliable?
- Reliable has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sure, trustworthy, secure and dependable.
- What is the opposite of reliable?
- The opposite of reliable is unreliable.
- What does reliable mean?
- Reliable means suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: reliable (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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