Dependable
Dependable adjective - Worthy of one's trust.
Usage example: seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
Uncertain
Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Usage example: the stifling heat would occasionally be relieved by an uncertain breeze
Dependable is an antonym for uncertain.
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
Both words in one sentence
- In Archer, Lana has trouble expressing direct affection for Cyril, partially because she's uncertain about commitment because of being hurt by Archer, and partially because she's not entirely sure how much she likes the dweebish, if dependable (and well endowed) Cyril.
Source: Emotionally Tongue Tied
Cite this Source
Uncertain and Dependable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependable/uncertain
Dependable & Uncertain. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependable/uncertain>.
Uncertain or Dependable. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependable/uncertain.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "dependable" and "uncertain" have occurred on timeline