Perfidy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/

Definitions of perfidy

noun the quality or state of being deceitful or untrustworthy

Example Sentences

A1 Betrayal is a form of perfidy.

A2 The character in the story showed perfidy by deceiving his friends.

B1 The perfidy of the politician was revealed when his corrupt actions came to light.

B2 The company's perfidy in covering up the safety issues led to a public outcry.

C1 The perfidy of the spy was so intricate that it took years to uncover.

C2 The perfidy of the CEO was exposed in a scandal that rocked the business world.

Examples of perfidy in a Sentence

formal The perfidy of the defendant was evident in the court's ruling.

informal I can't believe the perfidy of my so-called friend.

slang That dude's perfidy knows no bounds.

figurative The perfidy of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of perfidy

• past tense: perfidied
• plural: perfidies
• comparative: more perfidious
• superlative: most perfidious
• present tense: perfidies
• future tense: will perfidy
• perfect tense: have perfidied
• continuous tense: is perfidying
• singular: perfidy
• positive degree: perfidy
• infinitive: to perfidy
• gerund: perfidying
• participle: perfidied

Origin and Evolution of perfidy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perfidy' originated from the Latin word 'perfidia' which means faithlessness or treachery.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perfidy' has retained its original meaning of betrayal and deceit, although its usage has expanded to include general untrustworthiness or disloyalty.