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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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
Also at the Olympics, the Norwegian athlete who confessed infidelity after winning a medal.
From MarketWatch
An attorney retained by Andrew’s family told ABC7 that moments before the killing, Andrew read a diary entry in which his wife described engaging in infidelity.
From Los Angeles Times
In it, she leveled several shocking accusations about Harbour’s alleged infidelity, with the townhouse playing a central role in the title track of the record.
From MarketWatch
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