What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
undependable
Example
I can't count on him to show up on time, he's so undependable. [undependable: adjective]
Example
The old car is undependable and breaks down frequently. [undependable: adjective]
unreliable
Example
He's an unreliable witness, his story keeps changing. [unreliable: adjective]
Example
The company has an unreliable track record when it comes to meeting deadlines. [unreliable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unreliable is more commonly used than undependable in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between undependable and unreliable?
Unreliable is more formal than undependable, which is more casual and colloquial.
