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dependable - 20 thesaurus results
Main Entry: dependable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: reliable, responsible
Synonyms: always there, carrying the load, certain, constant, faithful, good as one's word, loyal, rocklike, secure, stable, staunch, steadfast, steady, sturdy, sure, to be counted on, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing
Antonyms: dishonest, irresponsible, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsteady, unsure
Main Entry: authentic
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: real, genuine
Synonyms: accurate, actual, authoritative, bona fide, certain, convincing, credible, creditable, dependable, factual, faithful, legitimate, official, original, pure, reliable, sure, true, trustworthy, trusty, valid, veritable, for real, legit, twenty-four carat
Notes: genuine means not fake or counterfeit - or sincerely felt or expressed, while authentic means conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief and trust
Antonyms: counterfeit, fake, false, falsified, unauthorized, unreal, ungenuine
Main Entry: durable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: sturdy, long-lasting
Synonyms: abiding, constant, dependable, enduring, fast, firm, fixed, impervious, lasting, permanent, persistent, reliable, resistant, sound, stable, stout, strong, substantial, tenacious, tough, diuturnal, long-continued, perdurable, perduring
Antonyms: fragile, impermanent, temporary, undependable, weak, poorly made, unsturdy
Main Entry: foolproof
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: infallible
Synonyms: certain, dependable, fail-safe, faultless, flawless, guaranteed, perfect, reliable, safe, sure, sure-fire, tested, tried, unerring, unfailing, goofproof, idiot-proof, never-failing, unassailable
Main Entry: honorable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: reputable
Synonyms: acclaimed, celebrated, chivalrous, conscientious, dependable, distinguished, eminent, ethical, faithful, forthright, honest, honored, illustrious, just, noble, notable, reliable, respectable, righteous, sincere, sterling, straightforward, trustworthy, truthful, unstained, upright, virtuous, esteemed, high-principled, knightly, law-abiding, of good repute, on the up-and-up, principled
Main Entry: levelheaded
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: reasonable, calm
Synonyms: all there, balanced, collected, commonsensical, composed, cool, cool as cucumber, coolheaded, dependable, discreet, even-tempered, far-sighted, in one's right mind, judicious, practical, prudent, rational, sane, self-possessed, sensible, steady, together, unflappable, wise, with all marbles
Antonyms: nervous, unreasonable, upset
Main Entry: punctual
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: on time
Synonyms: accurate, careful, conscientious, constant, dependable, early, exact, expeditious, fussy, heedful, meticulous, on the nose*, painstaking, particular, periodic, precise, prompt, punctilious, quick, ready, recurrent, regular, reliable, scrupulous, seasonable, steady, strict, timely, under the wire*, conscionable, cyclic, in good time, on schedule, on the button, on the dot
Antonyms: late, tardy
Main Entry: reliable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: trustworthy
Synonyms: candid, careful, certain, conscientious, constant, decent, decisive, definite, dependable, determined, devoted, faithful, firm, good, honest, honorable, impeccable, loyal, okay, positive, predictable, proved, reputable, respectable, responsible, righteous, safe, sincere, solid, sound, stable, staunch, steadfast, steady, sterling, strong, sure, tried, tried-and-true*, true, true-blue*, trusty, unequivocal, unfailing, unimpeachable, upright, veracious, high-principled, incorrupt, there, true-hearted
Antonyms: deceptive, irresponsible, unreliable, untrustworthy
Main Entry: reputable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: worthy of respect
Synonyms: acclaimed, celebrated, conscientious, constant, creditable, dependable, distinguished, eminent, estimable, excellent, fair, faithful, famed, famous, favored, good, honest, honorable, honored, illustrious, just, legitimate, notable, popular, prominent, reliable, renowned, respectable, righteous, sincere, straightforward, trustworthy, truthful, upright, well-known, esteemed, high-principled, high-ranking, in high favor, of good repute, redoubted, salt of the earth, well-thought-of
Antonyms: disreputable, notorious, untrustworthy, unrespected
Main Entry: serviceable
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: useful, functional
Synonyms: advantageous, beneficial, convenient, dependable, durable, efficient, handy, helpful, invaluable, operative, practical, profitable, usable, utilitarian, valuable, aiding, assistive, hard-wearing, utile
Antonyms: unprofitable, useless, weak, worthless, unhelpful, unserviceable
Main Entry: stalwart
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: strong, valiant
Synonyms: athletic, bold, bound, bound and determined, brave, brawny, courageous, daring, dauntless, dependable, fearless, forceful, gutsy*, hefty, husky, indomitable, intrepid, lusty, muscular, nervy*, redoubtable, robust, rugged, sinewy, solid, spunky*, staunch, steamroller, stout, stouthearted, strapping, sturdy, substantial, tenacious, tough, unafraid, undaunted, valorous, vigorous, brick-wall, dead set on, hanging tough, powerhouse
Antonyms: cowardly, meek, weak
Main Entry: tested
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: proven
Synonyms: approved, dependable, loyal, proved, reliable, safe, tried-and-true*, trustworthy, trusty, certified, creditworthy
Main Entry: tried
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: reliable
Synonyms: approved, constant, dependable, faithful, proved, secure, staunch, steadfast, tested, tried-and-true*, true-blue*, trustworthy, trusty, used, certified, demonstrated
Antonyms: unreliable, untried
Main Entry: tried-and-true
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: tested
Synonyms: approved, dependable, loyal, proved, reliable, safe, tried, trustworthy, trusty, certified, creditworthy, proven
Main Entry: true-blue
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: honest and faithful
Synonyms: ardent, dedicated, dependable, devoted, die-hard, dutiful, faithful, faithful, firm, genuine, hard-core*, honorable, loyal, loyal, patriotic, staunch, steadfast, sure, tried, tried and true, tried-and-true*, trustworthy, trusty, truthful, upright, allegiant, behind one, in good faith
Main Entry: trustworthy/trusty
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: reliable, believable
Synonyms: accurate, authentic, authoritative, convincing, credible, dependable, ethical, exact, honest, honorable, kosher*, levelheaded, mature, on the level*, open, plausible, realistic, responsible, righteous, saintly, secure, sensible, solid, square, steadfast, straight, tried, tried-and-true*, true, true-blue*, truthful, unfailing, upright, valid, veracious, always there, on up and up, principled, rock solid, there, to be trusted, trustable, up-front
Antonyms: corrupt, unbelievable, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy
Main Entry: unfailing
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: certain, unchanging
Synonyms: absolute, assiduous, bottomless, boundless, ceaseless, consistent, constant, continual, continuing, continuous, dependable, diligent, dyed-in-the-wool*, endless, eternal, faithful, inexhaustible, infallible, invariable, loyal, persistent, reliable, same, solid, staunch, steadfast, straight, sure, tried-and-true*, true, trustworthy, unflagging, unlimited, unrelenting, come-through, counted on, delivering, never-failing, rock solid, surefire, there
Antonyms: failing, impermanent, uncertain, unsure
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