Undependable
(adjective)
- Not able to be relied on; not dependable.
- Not trustworthy or reliable.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from un-1 + dependable, on the pattern of words such as unreliable.
Examples:
- The car is undependable and always breaking down.
- The employee was fired for being undependable and often absent from work.
- The weather forecast is undependable, so it's best to be prepared for any eventuality.
- The undependable witness could not be relied on to give accurate testimony.
- The undependable system failed during the crucial moment.