unreliably-constructed
|un-re-li-a-bly-con-struct-ed|
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
poorly built
Etymology
'unreliably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'unreliable' and 'constructed'. 'Unreliable' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'reliable' meaning 'dependable'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to build'.
'Unreliable' evolved from Middle English 'unrelyable', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus'.
Initially, 'unreliable' meant 'not to be relied upon', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a manner that is not dependable or trustworthy.
The bridge was unreliably-constructed, leading to its collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 07:55