Unfaithfulness

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfeɪθfəlnɪs/

Definitions of unfaithfulness

noun the state or quality of being unfaithful; disloyalty or lack of faithfulness

Example Sentences

A1 Unfaithfulness is when someone is not loyal in a relationship.

A2 The couple's unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.

B1 She couldn't forgive her husband's unfaithfulness and decided to leave him.

B2 The scandal revealed the CEO's unfaithfulness to the company's values.

C1 The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and unfaithfulness.

C2 The political leader's unfaithfulness to his promises cost him the support of his followers.

Examples of unfaithfulness in a Sentence

formal The unfaithfulness of the employee was discovered through careful monitoring of their activities.

informal She couldn't believe the unfaithfulness of her best friend, who had been lying to her for months.

slang I can't believe the unfaithfulness of that guy, he's been two-timing his girlfriend for weeks.

figurative The unfaithfulness of the weather forecast left us unprepared for the sudden storm.

Grammatical Forms of unfaithfulness

past tense

was unfaithful

plural

unfaithfulnesses

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

unfaithfulness

positive degree

faithful

infinitive

to be unfaithful

gerund

being unfaithful

participle

unfaithful

Origin and Evolution of unfaithfulness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'unfaithfulness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and the noun 'faithfulness' meaning loyalty or fidelity.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfaithfulness' has retained its original meaning of lack of loyalty or fidelity, and is commonly used to describe betrayal or infidelity in relationships.