unverlässlich
Unverlässlich is a rarely used or nonstandard spelling of the German adjective meaning not reliable. In standard German, the negation of reliable forms is typically written unverlässlich or unzuverlässlich. The spelling unverlässlich is generally regarded as incorrect in formal writing and is not listed as a standard variant in most dictionaries. It may appear in informal contexts or as a misspelling.
Linguistic notes provide two common standard forms for the negation. One is unverlässlich, derived from zuverlässig
Usage considerations include nuance and frequency. Unzuverlässlich is the more widely used term in everyday language,
- Die Quelle ist unzuverlässlich. (correct)
- Die Aussagen waren unverlässlich. (correct)
- Die Angaben waren unverlässlich. (generally considered nonstandard or incorrect)
See also: Zuverlässlichkeit, Verlässlichkeit, Unzuverlässlichkeit, Verlässlichkeit.