infidelity Meaning & Definition
What Does Infidelity Mean?
As a noun, infidelity means Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse. It is also used to mean Unfaithfulness in some other moral obligation.
Word Facts for Infidelity
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ |
| Synonyms | unfaithfulness, adultery and betrayal |
| Antonyms | fidelity, faithfulness and loyalty |
| Plural | infidelities |
Infidelity Definition (Noun)
- Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.
- Unfaithfulness in some other moral obligation.
- Lack of religious belief.
Noun
- Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.
Synonyms of Infidelity
Infidelity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Infidelity
Word Forms & Grammar
infidelity (countable and uncountable, plural infidelities)
Words That Rhyme With Infidelity
Origin of Infidelity
From Middle English infidelite,[1] from Middle French infidelité (modern French infidélité) and its etymon Latin īnfidēlitās.[2][3] Equivalent to infidel + -ity.
Infidelity: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is infidelity?
Infidelity is a noun.
What is another word for infidelity?
Close synonyms of infidelity are unfaithfulness, adultery and betrayal. See the full list of infidelity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of infidelity?
The opposite of infidelity can be expressed with words like fidelity, faithfulness and loyalty.
What is the plural of infidelity?
The plural of infidelity is infidelities.