あてにならない
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 当てにならない
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
Meanings
Expression, I-adjective
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | あてにならない | あてにならないです |
| Negative | あてにならなくない | あてにならなくないです |
| Past | あてにならなかった | あてにならなかったです |
| Past negative | あてにならなくなかった | あてにならなくなかったです |
| Te-form | あてにならなくて |
|---|---|
| Conditional (ば) | あてにならなければ |
| Conditional (たら) | あてにならなかったら |
Example sentences
外観はあてにならない。
Appearance is deceptive.
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His promise cannot be relied on.
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The timetable is not to be depended on.
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She knows now that he is not to be counted on.
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Tim's employer promised him pie-in-the-sky benefits.
More examples (10)
彼は当てにならない。
He cannot be relied on.
見かけは当てにならない。
Appearances are deceptive.
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You can't rely on his help.
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The report is not to be depended upon.
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The weather is uncertain at this time of year.
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You must not rely on his word.
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You can't trust rumors.
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The weather forecast is not reliable at all.
コンピュータ翻訳は当てにならない。
You can't trust computer translation.
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You cannot rely upon Jim's words since he tries to please everybody.