infidelity
Americannoun
plural
infidelities-
marital disloyalty; adultery.
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unfaithfulness; disloyalty.
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lack of religious faith, especially Christian faith.
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a breach of trust or a disloyal act; transgression.
noun
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lack of faith or constancy, esp sexual faithfulness
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lack of religious faith; disbelief
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an act or instance of disloyalty
Etymology
Origin of infidelity
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin infidēlitās; equivalent to infidel + -ity
Example Sentences
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The ugly primary has featured ads questioning Paxton’s personal wealth and highlighting infidelity claims cited in his continuing divorce process.
His renaissance man biography includes a career as a body builder, highlighted by his Mr. Universe titles, action film success, political stardom and even tabloid-fodder infidelity.
From Los Angeles Times
Financial infidelity is at least as damaging to a marriage and a couple’s livelihood as other kinds of secrecy and unfaithfulness.
From MarketWatch
It turns out his mother lied to me about many things: her infidelity and numerous financial issues.
From MarketWatch
However, Jackson's later years would be punctuated by scandal, including revelations of marital infidelity and financial impropriety involving his son and political heir, Jesse Jackson Jr, who served as a congressman from Illinois.
From BBC
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