unreliably

CEFRB2

/ˈʌnrɪˈlaɪəbli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that cannot be depended on.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In an unreliable manner.

Examples

  • If a person acts unreliably, it is very hard to trust them at all.

  • The old machine worked unreliably and often broke down at work.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
3

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In context

  • The old car performed unreliably during the long road trip.

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Origin

adverb

From unreliable + -ly, blending to + -ably.