Synonyms & related words for unreliable

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unreliable — including undependable, untrustworthy, inaccurate, treacherous, erratic, unstable. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unreliable

Explore words related to unreliable — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unreliably, unreliability, undependability, reliable, reliableness, unsafeness, unverifiable, iffy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unreliable

Common synonyms for unreliable include undependable, untrustworthy, inaccurate, treacherous, erratic, unstable, insecure, trustless — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unreliable come from?

The word unreliable breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Latin origin: un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”); and -li, from Latin ligo (“bind”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.