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[ in-fi-del-i-tee ] / ˌɪn fɪˈdɛl ɪ ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR infidelity ON THESAURUS.COM
noun, plural in·fi·del·i·ties.marital disloyalty; adultery. unfaithfulness; disloyalty. lack of religious faith, especially Christian faith. a breach of trust or a disloyal act; transgression. Origin of infidelity1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin infidēlitās, equivalent to infidēli(s) unfaithful (see infidel) + -tās-ty2 Words nearby infidelityinfestation, infeudation, infibulate, infibulation, infidel, infidelity, infield, infielder, infield hit, infield out, infighting Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for infidelityAmid accusations of infidelity, she told reporters in 1988 that she and the former priest were just fine. Adiós to the Diva Duchess|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST Was it difficult revisiting any of the darker memories, like his infidelity? All Eyes on Anjelica Huston: The Legendary Actress on Love, Abuse, and Jack Nicholson|Alex Suskind|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST The public conversation about infidelity has undoubtedly become more nuanced. Why You’re Happily Married and Having an Affair|Ryan Selzer|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST They succumbed to infidelity, remained materialistic, and acted selfishly. The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson (And Tolstoy and Dickens)|Samuel Fragoso|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lets rap about new feminism, hip-hop and infidelity," she begins, "You got a good girl / Why she messing with a bad guy? Elevator Music Beyoncé Doesn’t Want to Hear: Jay Z’s ‘Mistress’ Drops ‘Sorry Mrs. Carter’|Amy Zimmerman|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST What infidelity can withstand such an instance, and still say, there is no God? Curiosities of Human Nature|Anonymous Other insects, such as the spider, are considered by their presence to incite married persons to infidelity. Indo-China and Its Primitive People|Henry Baudesson Its subjects were, the infidelity and licentiousness of that age. Young's Night Thoughts|Edward Young The mere possibility of infidelity to that national dish is enough to make one shudder. The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28|Various Her husband discovered her hanging by the cord, and, angered by her infidelity, threw a boulder at her.
British Dictionary definitions for infidelity
noun plural -tieslack of faith or constancy, esp sexual faithfulness lack of religious faith; disbelief an act or instance of disloyalty Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to infidelitytreachery, affair, betrayal, duplicity, adultery, cheating, falseness, falsity, unfaithfulness, perfidy, perfidiousness, treason, lewdness, inconstancy, two-timing, treacherousness, bad faith |