Definitions
- Describing a person or thing that cannot be trusted or relied upon. - Referring to a situation or circumstance that is not trustworthy or dependable. - Talking about a statement or claim that is dubious or questionable in its accuracy or truthfulness.
- Describing a person or thing that is not dependable or trustworthy. - Referring to a situation or circumstance that is prone to errors, mistakes, or failures. - Talking about a source of information or data that is not accurate or consistent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of trustworthiness or dependability.
- 2Both can refer to people, things, situations, or information.
- 3Both have negative connotations and imply a sense of caution or skepticism.
- 4Both are adjectives that modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unreliable is more commonly used than untrustable in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Unreliable is more formal and appropriate for professional or academic contexts, while untrustable is more informal and colloquial.
- 3Meaning: Unreliable emphasizes the tendency to make mistakes or errors, while untrustable focuses on the lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
Remember this!
Untrustable and unreliable are synonyms that describe a lack of trustworthiness or dependability. However, unreliable is more common and formal, while untrustable is less common and informal. Unreliable emphasizes the tendency to make mistakes or errors, while untrustable focuses on the lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.
