Infidelity: meaning, definitions and examples
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infidelity
[ ˌɪn.fɪˈdel.ə.ti ]
in relationships
The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner; disloyalty, betrayal.
Synonyms
betrayal, treachery, unfaithfulness
Examples of usage
- He was devastated when he discovered her infidelity.
- Infidelity can lead to the breakdown of a marriage.
- She couldn't forgive him for his infidelity.
in religion
The action or state of being unfaithful to a religious belief or doctrine; heresy, apostasy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The community viewed his new beliefs as infidelity to the church.
- Infidelity to the teachings of the faith was strongly condemned.
- Her actions were seen as a form of infidelity towards the religion.
Translations
Translations of the word "infidelity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infidelidade
🇮🇳 विवाहेतर संबंध
🇩🇪 Untreue
🇮🇩 perselingkuhan
🇺🇦 невірність
🇵🇱 niewierność
🇯🇵 不貞
🇫🇷 infidélité
🇪🇸 infidelidad
🇹🇷 sadakatsizlik
🇰🇷 불륜
🇸🇦 خيانة
🇨🇿 nevěra
🇸🇰 nevera
🇨🇳 不忠
🇸🇮 nezvestoba
🇮🇸 ótryggð
🇰🇿 опасыздық
🇬🇪 ღალატი
🇦🇿 xəyanət
🇲🇽 infidelidad
Word origin
The word 'infidelity' originated from the Latin word 'infidelitas', which means 'unfaithfulness'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of infidelity has been a topic of discussion and moral debate throughout history, reflecting societal norms and values regarding loyalty and betrayal in relationships and religious beliefs.