Faithlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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faithlessness
[ หfeษชฮธ.lษs.nษs ]
lack of trust
Faithlessness is the quality of being unreliable or disloyal, especially in matters of trust.
Synonyms
disloyalty, treachery, untrustworthiness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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faithlessness |
Use this word to describe a lack of belief or trust, typically in the context of relationships or commitments. It has a negative connotation.
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disloyalty |
This word is used to describe actions or behavior that show a lack of loyalty or allegiance, often in personal or professional relationships. It also has a negative connotation.
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treachery |
Treachery is a very strong term used for severe betrayals or deceitful actions, often involving danger or a calculated plan. It carries an extremely negative connotation.
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untrustworthiness |
Refer to someone's general inability to be trusted or relied upon in various situations. It has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- His faithlessness towards his friends eventually led to his isolation.
- The company suffered due to the faithlessness of its employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "faithlessness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น infidelidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Untreue
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketidaksetiaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฒััะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ niewiernoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไธไฟก
๐ซ๐ท infidรฉlitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ infidelidad
๐น๐ท sadakatsizlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nevฤra
๐ธ๐ฐ nevera
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ nezvestoba
๐ฎ๐ธ รณtryggรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาัะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษyanษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ infidelidad
Etymology
The word 'faithlessness' originated from the Middle English word 'feithlesnesse', which was derived from the Old English 'fวฃthlฤasnes'. The term has been used in English language to describe the lack of trust or loyalty since the 14th century.
See also: faith, faithful, faithfully, faithfulness, faithless, faithlessly, fealty, unfaithful, unfaithfully, unfaithfulness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,665 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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