faithfulness

/'feiθfulnis/
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faithfulness

A dog shows great faithfulness to its owner.

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.
faithfulness

A dog shows great faithfulness to its owner.

Noun
  1. the quality of being faithful

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