Unfaithful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfeɪθfəl/

Definitions of unfaithful

adjective not adhering to promises, obligations, or allegiances; disloyal

Example Sentences

A1 She felt hurt when she found out her partner was unfaithful.

A2 The unfaithful employee was caught stealing from the company.

B1 The unfaithful politician was exposed by the media.

B2 Their marriage ended due to his unfaithful behavior.

C1 The unfaithful business partner betrayed his colleagues for personal gain.

C2 The unfaithful friend's deceitful actions were finally revealed.

Examples of unfaithful in a Sentence

formal The evidence clearly showed that he was unfaithful to his wife.

informal I heard that he's been unfaithful to his girlfriend.

slang She found out he was cheating on her, he's so unfaithful.

figurative Betraying your own values is being unfaithful to yourself.

Grammatical Forms of unfaithful

• past tense: unfaithful
• plural: unfaithfuls
• comparative: more unfaithful
• superlative: most unfaithful
• present tense: is unfaithful
• future tense: will be unfaithful
• perfect tense: has been unfaithful
• continuous tense: is being unfaithful
• singular: unfaithful
• positive degree: faithful
• infinitive: to be unfaithful
• gerund: being unfaithful
• participle: unfaithful

Origin and Evolution of unfaithful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfaithful' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'faithful' meaning 'loyal or true'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfaithful' has retained its original meaning of not being loyal or true, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe someone who is not trustworthy or reliable in various aspects of life.