| a. | 1. | Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy. |
| Adj. | 1. | dependable - worthy of reliance or trust; "a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker" Synonyms: reliable Antonyms: undependable, unreliable - not worthy of reliance or trust; "in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable"; "an undependable assistant" |
| 2. | dependable - worthy of being depended on; "a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable source of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me" | |
| 3. | dependable - consistent in performance or behavior; "dependable in one's habits"; "a steady-going family man" Synonyms: rock-steady, steady-going | |
| 4. | dependable - financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment" |