dependable

/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/

/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/

Dependable means "reliable, steady, trustworthy." If people can always count on you, that means you are dependable.

The adjective dependable can also mean consistent in performance or behavior, like a dependable car that always starts and rarely needs service or a dependable actor who always does a great job, regardless of the role. Dependable can also be used to describe something that is financially sound, like an investment that brings profit with little risk.

Definitions of dependable

1. adjective

   consistent in performance or behavior
   “dependable in one's habits”

   synonyms: consistent, rock-steady, steady-going

   steady

   not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
2. adjective

   worthy of reliance or trust
   “a dependable worker”

   synonyms: reliable

   certain, sure

   reliable in operation or effect

   tested, time-tested, tried, tried and true

   tested and proved to be reliable

   undeviating

   used of values and principles; not subject to change; steady

   trustworthy, trusty

   worthy of trust or belief

   antonyms:

   undependable

   not worthy of reliance or trust

   erratic, temperamental, wayward

   likely to perform unpredictably

   uncertain

   not consistent or dependable

   unsound

   of e.g. advice

   untrustworthy, untrusty

   not worthy of trust or belief
3. adjective

   worthy of being depended on
   “a dependable worker”

   synonyms: honest, reliable, true

   trustworthy, trusty

   worthy of trust or belief
4. adjective

   financially sound
   synonyms: good, safe, secure

   sound

   financially secure and safe