Undependable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-di-ˈpen-də-bəl/ un·de·pend·able

Meaning & Definition of Undependable

Undependable (adjective)

  1. unable to be trusted or relied on, not dependable, unreliable

Undependable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly

    "He finally decided he could not be with someone so undependable."

    "The spring weather was undependable, but we found a clear weekend for kayaking before too long."

    similar: dicey, unreliable, untrustworthy, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss, irregular, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, ambivalent, hesitating, shaky, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, capricious, changeable, changeful, flickery, fickle, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile
    opposite: dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, abiding, durable, lasting, permanent, persistent, certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying, equable, even, uniform

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Undependable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Undependable:

dicey, unreliable, untrustworthy, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss, irregular, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, ambivalent, hesitating, shaky, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillating, wavering, capricious, changeable, changeful, flickery, fickle, fluctuating, fluid, inconsistent, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, skittish, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Undependable

Words with the opposite meaning of Undependable:

dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, abiding, durable, lasting, permanent, persistent, certain, changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, predictable, settled, stable, stationary, steady, unchangeable, unchanging, unvarying, equable, even, uniform

Word Forms of Undependable

Derived words: undependability (noun), undependably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Undependable

First known use: 1860

Frequently Asked Questions about Undependable

What does "Undependable" mean?

"Undependable" means unable to be trusted or relied on, not dependable, unreliable. As an adjective, it is defined as: unable to be trusted or relied on, not dependable, unreliable.

What is another word for "Undependable"?

Other words for "Undependable" include dicey, unreliable, untrustworthy, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic and haphazard. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Undependable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Undependable"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Undependable". Common alternatives include dicey, unreliable, untrustworthy, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, erratic, haphazard, hit-or-miss and irregular.

What is the opposite of "Undependable"?

Antonyms of "Undependable" include dependable, reliable, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy and trusty.

How do you use "Undependable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Undependable" in a sentence: "He finally decided he could not be with someone so undependable."; "The spring weather was undependable, but we found a clear weekend for kayaking before too long.".

Is "Undependable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Undependable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Undependable"?

"Undependable" is pronounced /ˌən-di-ˈpen-də-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·de·pend·able.

What is the origin of the word "Undependable"?

First known use: 1860.