Definitions
- Describing a person or thing that cannot be relied upon to fulfill their responsibilities or promises. - Referring to an object or machine that is prone to malfunction or failure. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is unpredictable or unstable.
- Describing a person or thing that cannot be trusted to fulfill their responsibilities or promises. - Referring to an object or machine that is unreliable or prone to breaking down. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is uncertain or risky.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of reliability or trustworthiness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, objects, machines, situations, or circumstances.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a sense of disappointment or frustration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Independable is more commonly used in American English, while undependable is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Independable implies a sense of unpredictability or instability, while undependable implies a lack of trustworthiness or reliability.
- 3Formality: Both words are informal and should not be used in formal writing or speech.
Remember this!
Independable and undependable are synonyms that describe a lack of reliability or trustworthiness. The main difference between the two words is their spelling and usage in different English dialects. Independable implies unpredictability or instability, while undependable implies a lack of trustworthiness or reliability.
