infidelity

noun

in·fi·del·i·ty | \ˌin-fə-ˈde-lə-tē,

-(ˌ)fī-\

plural infidelities

Definition of infidelity

1a : the act or fact of having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's husband, wife, or partner

b : unfaithfulness to a moral obligation : disloyalty

2 : lack of belief in a religion

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Examples of infidelity in a Sentence

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

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She was devastated by her parents’ divorce, by the infidelities that drove them apart. — Gary Thompson, Philly.com, "'Whitney': A moving, revealing look at the life of Whitney Houston," 4 July 2018 The plot may sound like the setup for a schmaltzy rom com, but Catastrophe approaches everything from alcoholism and infidelity to motherhood with uproarious frankness. — Justine Harman, Glamour, "Sharon Horgan Is the Realest Mother on TV," 4 July 2018 On this date, the anti-infidelity anthem began its seven-week rule. — Gary Trust, Billboard, "This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 2008, Katy Perry 'Kissed a Girl' & Hit No. 1 on the Hot 100," 2 July 2018 Breaks or forks in the heart line can suggest multiple lovers, transformative bonds, or even infidelity. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "A Beginner's Guide to Reading Palms," 4 June 2018 Cheating husbands and wives might be most common in Seattle, according to a report from infidelity website Ashley Madison. — Ashley May, USA TODAY, "Husband cheating? Ashley Madison says member signups spiked in these cities last year," 22 June 2018 The outings come as a surprise for some fans after news of Tristan's alleged infidelity broke just days before Khloé gave birth to the couple's daughter, True Thompson. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Khloé Kardashian Was Spotted Cheering for Tristan Thompson at a Game in Cleveland," 6 May 2018 Then, after telling his wife about his infidelity, Ken asked Samantha to join them in a threesome. — Kelly Conaboy, The Cut, "Sex and the City," 6 June 2018 Rumors of Prince Charles’s infidelity were widespread, and the pair divorced in 1996. — Vogue, "The 20 Most Memorable Royal Weddings of All Time," 11 May 2018

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