infidelity

in·fi·del·i·ty

noun \ˌin-fə-ˈde-lə-tē, -(ˌ)fī-\

plural in·fi·del·i·ties

Definition of INFIDELITY

1

: lack of belief in a religion

2

a : unfaithfulness to a moral obligation : disloyalty b : marital unfaithfulness or an instance of it

Examples of INFIDELITY

1. She was convinced that her husband was guilty of infidelity.
2. He has admitted to a number of marital infidelities.

First Known Use of INFIDELITY

15th century

Related to INFIDELITY

Synonyms: disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness

Antonyms: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty

Related Words: adultery; betrayal, double-cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason; deceit, deception, lying

Near Antonyms: staunchness, steadfastness; dependability, reliability; honesty, trustworthiness

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Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra