Unfaithfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfaithfulness

[ ˌʌnˌfeɪθˈfʊlnəs ]

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in relationships

The quality or state of being unfaithful; disloyalty or betrayal. It involves breaking the trust or commitment in a relationship.

Synonyms

betrayal, disloyalty, infidelity

Examples of usage

She couldn't bear the unfaithfulness of her partner.
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.

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general

Lack of faith or belief in something; skepticism or doubt.

Synonyms

doubt, mistrust, skepticism

Examples of usage

His unfaithfulness in the project's success was evident.
The unfaithfulness of the employees affected the company's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfaithfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infidelidade

🇮🇳 अविश्वास

🇩🇪 Untreue

🇮🇩 ketidaksetiaan

🇺🇦 невірність

🇵🇱 niewierność

🇯🇵 不貞

🇫🇷 infidélité

🇪🇸 infidelidad

🇹🇷 sadakatsizlik

🇰🇷 불충실

🇸🇦 خيانة

🇨🇿 nevěra

🇸🇰 nevera

🇨🇳 不忠

🇸🇮 nezvestoba

🇮🇸 ótrúmennska

🇰🇿 опасыздық

🇬🇪 ღალატი

🇦🇿 sədaqətsizlik

🇲🇽 infidelidad

Word origin

The word 'unfaithfulness' can be traced back to the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'faithfulness' meaning 'loyalty or commitment'. It has been used in the English language to describe the act of being disloyal or lacking faith since the 16th century. The concept of unfaithfulness has been explored in various literary works and continues to be a relevant topic in modern relationships and society.