DEPENDABLE

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does dependable mean? 

• DEPENDABLE (adjective)
  The adjective DEPENDABLE has 4 senses:

1. worthy of reliance or trust
2. worthy of being depended on
3. consistent in performance or behavior
4. financially sound

  Familiarity information: DEPENDABLE used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEPENDABLE (adjective)

Meaning:

Worthy of reliance or trust

Synonyms:

dependable; reliable

Context examples:

a reliable source of information / a dependable worker

Similar:

certain; sure (reliable in operation or effect)

tested; time-tested; tried; tried and true (tested and proved to be reliable)

undeviating (used of values and principles; not subject to change; steady)

Also:

trustworthy; trusty (worthy of trust or belief)

Antonym:

undependable (not worthy of reliance or trust)

Meaning:

Worthy of being depended on

Synonyms:

dependable; honest; reliable; true

Context examples:

a dependable worker / an honest working stiff / a reliable source of information / he was true to his word / I would be true for there are those who trust me

Similar:

trustworthy; trusty (worthy of trust or belief)

Meaning:

Consistent in performance or behavior

Synonyms:

steady-going; rock-steady; dependable

Context examples:

dependable in one's habits / a steady-going family man

Similar:

steady (not subject to change or variation especially in behavior)

Meaning:

Financially sound

Synonyms:

dependable; safe; secure; good

Context examples:

a good investment / a secure investment

Similar:

sound (financially secure and safe)