unfaithfulness
/'ʌn'feiθfulnis/
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.
Noun
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the quality of being unfaithful
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