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- [uhn-feyth-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈfeɪθ fəl/
- /ʌnˈfeɪθfəlnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-feyth-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈfeɪθ fəl/
Definitions of unfaithfulness word
- adjective unfaithfulness not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal. 1
- adjective unfaithfulness not sexually faithful to a spouse or lover. 1
- adjective unfaithfulness not accurate or complete; inexact: an unfaithful translation. 1
- adjective unfaithfulness Obsolete. unbelieving; infidel. 1
- noun unfaithfulness infidelity 1
- noun unfaithfulness The characteristic of being unfaithful; infidelity; disloyalty. 0
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Origin of unfaithfulness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, unfaithful is from the Middle English word unfeithful. See un-1, faithful
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Parts of speech for Unfaithfulness
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unfaithfulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unfaithfulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unfaithfulness
noun unfaithfulness
- bad faith — intention to deceive; treachery or dishonesty (esp in the phrase in bad faith)
- betrayal — A betrayal is an action which betrays someone or something, or the fact of being betrayed.
- corrigendum — an error to be corrected
- deceptiveness — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
- falseness — not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.
Antonyms for unfaithfulness
noun unfaithfulness
- dedication — A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
- devotedness — State of being devoted.
- wholeheartedness — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.
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