unreliably
|un-re-li-a-bly|
B2
/ˌʌn.rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bli/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reliable', which comes from the Latin 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied upon'.
Historical Evolution
'reliable' changed from the Latin word 'reliabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'reliable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'that may be relied upon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be relied upon'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be depended upon.
The car started unreliably, often leaving us stranded.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41