Faithless: meaning, definitions and examples

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faithless

[ ˈfeɪθləs ]

^{Context #1}

lack of trust

Without faith or trust in someone or something. Showing no loyalty or allegiance.

Synonyms

disloyal, treacherous, unfaithful

Examples of usage

He proved to be a faithless friend, betraying her when she needed him the most.
The faithless employee leaked confidential information to the competitor.

^{Context #2}

not true to one's word

Failing to keep promises or commitments. Not reliable or dependable.

Synonyms

deceitful, unreliable, untrustworthy

Examples of usage

She broke her promise to never lie again, proving herself to be a faithless individual.
The faithless politician failed to deliver on his campaign promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "faithless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem fé

🇮🇳 अविश्वासी

🇩🇪 ungläubig

🇮🇩 tidak beriman

🇺🇦 невірний

🇵🇱 niewierny

🇯🇵 無信仰の

🇫🇷 sans foi

🇪🇸 infiel

🇹🇷 imansız

🇰🇷 믿음 없는

🇸🇦 غير مؤمن

🇨🇿 nevěřící

🇸🇰 neveriaci

🇨🇳 无信仰的

🇸🇮 brez vere

🇮🇸 trúlaus

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 ურწმუნო

🇦🇿 inamlı deyil

🇲🇽 infiel

Word origin

The word 'faithless' originated from the combination of 'faith' and the suffix '-less', denoting a lack or absence of the root word. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe those who lack faith or trust, especially in a moral or relational context.