faithfulness
/'feiθfulnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being faithful: The state or condition of being loyal, constant, and steadfast in one's commitments, duties, or relationships. It implies unwavering allegiance, reliability, and trustworthiness. 2. Accuracy, exactness: The quality of being true to an original or a standard, such as in a translation or reproduction.
Examples of Usage
- Loyalty in relationships:
- Marital faithfulness is a cornerstone of their relationship.
- The dog's faithfulness to its owner was unwavering.
- Loyalty to principles or duties:
- She served the company with great faithfulness for thirty years.
- His faithfulness to the cause never faltered.
- Accuracy, exactness:
- The faithfulness of the film adaptation to the book was praised by critics.
- The translator was commended for the faithfulness of her work.
Advanced Usage
- "In all faithfulness": Used to emphasize that one is speaking truthfully and with sincere intention.
- In all faithfulness, I must tell you that your plan has serious flaws.
Variants and Related Words
- Faithful (adj): Showing loyalty and steadfastness; accurate and true to an original.
- A faithful friend.
- A faithful copy.
- Faithfully (adv): In a loyal and constant manner; accurately.
- He served faithfully.
- The document was faithfully reproduced.
- Unfaithfulness (n): The opposite quality; a lack of faithfulness, especially loyalty.
Synonyms
- Fidelity: Often used interchangeably with faithfulness, especially regarding loyalty in relationships and accuracy in reproduction.
- Loyalty: Steadfast allegiance to a person, institution, or cause.
- Constancy: The quality of being unchanging and dependable.
- Devotion: Profound dedication and loyalty.
- Accuracy: Correctness and precision (for the meaning related to exactness).
Antonyms
- Unfaithfulness
- Infidelity
- Disloyalty
- Treachery
- Inaccuracy
Related Idioms
- Yours faithfully: A formal closing phrase used in letters, especially in British English, when the recipient's name is unknown (e.g., "Dear Sir/Madam,").
- To pledge one's faithfulness: To make a solemn promise of loyalty.
- They pledged their faithfulness to each other.
Noun
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the quality of being faithful
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