authoritative
adjectiveDeserving trust because of recognized expertise or reliable knowledge.
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nounAgreement or coherence among parts, or reliable adherence to a standard over time.
Agreement or stable practice
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contaminate
verbTo introduce something unwanted that makes a substance or result impure or unreliable.
credible
adjectiveWorthy of belief or trust.
dubious
adjectiveUncertain or doubtful; also questionable in reliability or value.
Uncertain or unconvinced
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fickle
adjectiveChanging loyalties, preferences, or attitudes unpredictably.
inconsistent
adjectiveNot agreeing with something else or not remaining the same in a reliable way.
Not agreeing or remaining steady
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precarious
adjectiveUnstable, insecure, or exposed to danger or failure.
Unstable or insecure
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treacherous
adjectiveDisloyal or deceptive; also dangerously unreliable or difficult to navigate.
Disloyal or deceitful
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