unreliably-done
|un-re-li-a-bly-done|
C1
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli dʌn/
(unreliable)
not trustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreliable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reliable' from Latin 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on'.
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 on', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dependable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner that lacks reliability or consistency.
The project was unreliably-done, leading to numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 14:02