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unreliable
This word can describe both people and things. When used for a person, it usually means they do not keep their promises or cannot be trusted to finish a task. When used for an object (like a car or a computer) or information (like a news report), it means the item often fails or the facts are not accurate.
💬Trò chuyện
Stop using that controller. It's totally unreliable and keeps dropping inputs.
Bet. I thought I was just throwing the game.
Ý nghĩa
Not able to be relied upon; not trustworthy or dependable.
"The old car is completely unreliable and often breaks down during long trips."
Inconsistent in quality, accuracy, or performance.
"The witness provided an unreliable account of the events, contradicting himself several times."