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Informal vs Unreliable - What's the difference?

informal | unreliable |

As a verb informal

is to inform (to communicate knowledge to others).

As an adjective unreliable is

not reliable.

informal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not formal or ceremonious.
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  • Not in accord with the usual regulations.
  • Suited for everyday use.
  • (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
  • (gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned.
  • Synonyms

    * (not formal or ceremonious) casual * (not in accord with the usual regulations) unofficial * (suited for everyday use) casual * colloquial

    Antonyms

    * formal

    Anagrams

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    unreliable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not reliable.
  • Derived terms

    * unreliable narrator