Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Reliable
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Untrustworthy.
The adjective “reliable” means someone or something that can be trusted or depended on consistently. Its antonyms include unreliable, undependable, inconsistent, and notably untrustworthy—all indicating a lack of trust or consistency.
- Let's evaluate the options:
Unfamiliar – means unknown; unrelated to trustworthiness.
Unknown – simply not known; also unrelated.
Untrustworthy – directly the opposite of trustworthy/reliable.
Uncommon – not frequent; irrelevant to reliability.
The most appropriate antonym for reliable is untrustworthy.