Unfaithful: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfaithful

[ ʌnˈfeɪθfʊl ]

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relationship

Not true to duty or obligation; untrustworthy; disloyal.

Synonyms

betraying, disloyal, faithless, treacherous

Examples of usage

She discovered her husband was unfaithful when she found text messages from another woman.
The unfaithful employee leaked confidential information to a competitor.

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emotions

Not adhering to promises, allegiance, vows, etc.; not faithful.

Synonyms

fickle, inconstant, unreliable, unsteady

Examples of usage

Her unfaithful heart couldn't commit to one person.
He was unfaithful to his principles and changed his stance on the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfaithful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infiel

🇮🇳 अविश्वासी

🇩🇪 untreu

🇮🇩 tidak setia

🇺🇦 невірний

🇵🇱 niewierny

🇯🇵 不忠実な (ふちゅうじつな)

🇫🇷 infidèle

🇪🇸 infiel

🇹🇷 sadakatsiz

🇰🇷 불성실한

🇸🇦 غير مخلص

🇨🇿 nevěrný

🇸🇰 neverný

🇨🇳 不忠实的 (bù zhōngshí de)

🇸🇮 nezvesten

🇮🇸 ótrú

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 უმწიკვლო

🇦🇿 sadiq olmayan

🇲🇽 infiel

Word origin

The word 'unfaithful' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'faithful' meaning 'loyal or reliable'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe someone who is not true to duty, obligation, or promises. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various contexts, such as relationships and emotions, where lack of loyalty or reliability is highlighted.