dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable.

   a dependable employee.

   Synonyms: responsible, faithful, steadfast, trusty, trustworthy

dependable

/ dɪˈpɛndəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy

Other Word Forms

• dependability noun
• dependableness noun
• dependably adverb
• interdependable adjective
• nondependable adjective
• nondependableness noun
• nondependably adverb
• predependable adjective
• undependable adjective
• undependableness noun
• undependably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dependable¹

First recorded in 1725–35; depend + -able

Example Sentences

Their defending has been such an abomination that Celtic, with no dependable striker but with a point to prove, could potentially run amok.

From BBC

Others - Carse and Archer in particular - had caught the eye in recent months but the Surrey quick reminded England just how dependable he is.

From BBC

For those Dodgers, the moves checked off their two big priorities: Adding another dependable right-handed reliever in the bullpen, and improving their defensive options in the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times

Though Stokes said he expects Dawson to be nervous, he is also likely to be dependable.

From BBC

“Caught by the Tides” serves as a handy primer on Jia’s fascination with China’s political, cultural and economic evolution, amplifying those dependable themes with the benefit of working across a larger canvas of a quarter-century.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• loyal 
• staunch 
• steady 
• sturdy 
• true 
• trustworthy