infidelity

[ in-fi-del-i-tee ]

/ ˌɪn fɪˈdɛl ɪ ti /

Save This Word!

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.

QUIZ

SHALL WE PLAY A "SHALL" VS. "SHOULD" CHALLENGE?

Should you take this quiz on “shall” versus “should”? It should prove to be a quick challenge!

Question 1 of 6

Which form is used to state an obligation or duty someone has?

shall

should

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of infidelity

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin infidēlitās, equivalent to infidēli(s) unfaithful (see infidel) + -tās-ty²

Words nearby infidelity

infestation, infeudation, infibulate, infibulation, infidel, infidelity, infield, infielder, infield hit, infield out, infighting

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022

How to use infidelity in a sentence

Known for her love and discussion of celebrities during her “Hot Topics” segment, Williams found herself a hot topic when she divorced her husband of 22 years among allegations of infidelity in 2019.
8 Things We Learned About Wendy Williams From Her Lifetime Biopic & Documentary|Brande Victorian|January 31, 2021|Essence.com
North Carolina voter DeNeiro Saunders is a Christian who doesn’t like to excuse infidelity.
Cal Cunningham lost. Katie Hill resigned. Are we still put off by sex scandals?|Lisa Bonos|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
Voters are usually of two minds when it comes to infidelity, Perry says.
Cal Cunningham lost. Katie Hill resigned. Are we still put off by sex scandals?|Lisa Bonos|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
In theory, though, Americans are harsh critics of marital infidelity.
Despite A Sexting Scandal, Democrat Cal Cunningham Is Favored In North Carolina’s Senate Race|Geoffrey Skelley (geoffrey.skelley@abc.com)|October 15, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

Democrats are confident they can use that cash to fight the GOP’s bid to attack him for infidelity.
A covid-19 diagnosis, texts suggesting infidelity roil pivotal N.C. Senate race|Pam Kelley, Rachael Bade, Paul Kane|October 6, 2020|Washington Post
Amid 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
The infidelity of her father and the piety of her mother contended, like counter currents of the ocean, in her bosom.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
Much more, many persons were ready to follow them into all the wild sophistries of infidelity.
Gospel Philosophy|J. H. Ward
She looked round the room, apparently recognizing with resentment the scene of Tanqueray's perpetual infidelity.
The Creators|May Sinclair
May there not be the greatest practical infidelity with the most artistic beauty and native reach of thought?
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
Upon what, then, is based the opinion that divorce is permissible in case of infidelity on the part of the woman?
My Religion|Leo Tolstoy

British Dictionary definitions for infidelity

infidelity

/ (ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

lack 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

infidelity

Origin of infidelity

Words nearby infidelity

Words related to infidelity

How to use infidelity in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for infidelity