unreliability
|un-re-li-a-bi-li-ty|
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/ˌʌn.rɪˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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/ˌʌn.rɪˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reliability', which comes from 'reliable', derived from the verb 'rely'.
Historical Evolution
'reliable' changed from the Old French word 'relier', which meant 'to bind', and eventually became the modern English word 'reliable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reliable' meant 'able to be relied upon', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of not being trustworthy or dependable.
The unreliability of the old car made it difficult to plan long trips.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39