unfaithfulness

/'ʌn'feiθfulnis/

Thân thiện

A spouse discovers a letter revealing their partner's unfaithfulness.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being unfaithful; a breach of trust or disloyalty, especially in a personal relationship or commitment. 2. The act of not adhering to a promise, duty, or standard of fidelity.

Usage

The noun "unfaithfulness" describes the abstract condition or a specific instance of breaking faith. It is most commonly used in the context of personal relationships (e.g., marital infidelity) but can also apply to breaking promises, vows, or allegiances.

Examples

• His unfaithfulness destroyed the trust in their marriage.
• The general was accused of unfaithfulness to the crown.
• She could not forgive his unfaithfulness.

Advanced Usage

• "Unfaithfulness to one's principles": This phrase describes the act of betraying or not adhering to one's own stated beliefs or moral code.
  • His political decisions were seen as an unfaithfulness to his principles.
• The term can be used in formal or literary contexts to describe a lack of accuracy or faithfulness in representation.
  • The translation was criticized for its unfaithfulness to the original text's spirit.

Variants and Related Words

• Unfaithful (adjective): Not faithful; disloyal or adulterous.
  • An unfaithful partner.
• Faithfulness (noun): The quality of being faithful; loyalty.
  • Her faithfulness was never in doubt.

Synonyms

• Infidelity: Often used specifically for sexual unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship.
• Disloyalty: Lack of loyalty to a person, country, or cause.
• Treachery: Willful betrayal of trust; perfidy.
• Perfidy (literary): The state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.

Antonyms

• Faithfulness
• Fidelity
• Loyalty
• Devotion

Related Phrases

• Act of unfaithfulness: A specific instance of being unfaithful.
  • A single act of unfaithfulness can have lasting consequences.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being unfaithful

Từ đồng nghĩa

• infidelity