英語

unreliably

gb/ʌnɹˈɛlˈaɪəbli/ us/ʌnɹˈɛlˈaɪəbli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 property
1

not working consistently well

In a way that does not work well every time.

用法パターン: [something] works/operates/runs unreliably
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *unreliable* instead of the adverb (*It works unreliable* → *It works unreliably*).
類義語
inconsistently (Emphasizes a lack of steady, predictable performance.) | erratically (Suggests irregular, sometimes sudden changes in behavior.) | unpredictably (Focuses on the inability to know what will happen next.)
対義語
reliably (Works correctly and predictably.) | consistently (Shows the same dependable performance over time.)
コロケーション
operate unreliably |work unreliably |run unreliably |perform unreliably |behave unreliably |function unreliably |connect unreliably |respond unreliably |start unreliably |charge unreliably
テーマ
daily_life |technology |work
例文
  • After the update, the app started crashing and running unreliably.
  • The old car’s engine idled unreliably on cold mornings.
  • In this area, mobile data connects unreliably during storms.
学習者向け例文
  • My phone works unreliably.
  • The printer runs unreliably.
adverb C1 property
2

not reported or measured accurately

In a way that is not accurate or trustworthy.

用法パターン: [something] is reported/measured/remembered/estimated unreliably
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse *unreliably* (how something is reported/measured) with *unreliable* (describing the thing itself).
類義語
inaccurately (Directly focuses on being wrong rather than untrustworthy.) | dubiously (Adds a tone of skepticism about truth or quality.) | questionably (Implies there is reason to doubt the correctness.)
対義語
accurately (Correctly and with attention to exact details.) | trustworthily (In a way that can be trusted (less common wording).)
コロケーション
reported unreliably |measured unreliably |estimated unreliably |recorded unreliably |remembered unreliably |documented unreliably |tracked unreliably |described unreliably |transmitted unreliably |attributed unreliably
テーマ
communication |education |science |media
例文
  • The incident was reported unreliably across several outlets.
  • Early results were measured unreliably because the sensors were miscalibrated.
  • She admits that the details are remembered unreliably after so many years.
学習者向け例文
  • The story was reported unreliably.
  • These numbers were measured unreliably.
文法
辞書形
unreliably
IPA
GB/ʌnɹˈɛlˈaɪəbli/
US/ʌnɹˈɛlˈaɪəbli/
音節・強勢
un - re - li - ably (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (re)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: unreliably
  • Plural: unreliablies
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