noun Uncommon

infidelity

ihn-fih-DEH-lih-tee

Infidelity (noun) means Sexual or romantic unfaithfulness to a spouse or partner. Example: “Their marriage broke down after his infidelity came to light.”

noun

Sexual or romantic unfaithfulness to a spouse or partner.

"Their marriage broke down after his infidelity came to light."

"She never fully trusted anyone again after his infidelity."

Disloyalty to a duty, cause, or belief.

"The pamphlet accused the minister of infidelity to his own party's principles."

How to use infidelity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCheating on a partner, or more broadly, being disloyal.

Common pairings

marital infidelity commit infidelity accuse of infidelity

Word forms

infidelities plural

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Etymology

From Latin infidelitas, built on infidelis ("unfaithful") — see infidel.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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unfaithfulness

Antonyms

faithfulness loyalty fidelity

Related words

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Rhymes for infidelity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of infidelity?

"infidelity" (noun) means sexual or romantic unfaithfulness to a spouse or partner.

What is another word for infidelity?

Other words for "infidelity" include unfaithfulness.

What is the opposite of infidelity?

Opposites of "infidelity" include faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity.

What are the different meanings of infidelity?

"infidelity" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sexual or romantic unfaithfulness to a spouse or partner; 2. Disloyalty to a duty, cause, or belief.

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