unfaithfulness

noun

Definition of unfaithfulnessnext
1
as in infidelity
lack of faithfulness especially to one's husband or wife he eventually forgave his wife's unfaithfulness

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2
as in betrayal
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another the jaw-dropping unfaithfulness of the person she had considered her best friend was deeply hurtful

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3
as in adultery
a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse there were charges of unfaithfulness on both sides

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  1. infidelity
  2. betrayal
  3. adultery
  4. treachery
  5. misconduct
  6. treason
Noun
  • So far, Loren has dropped several bombshells on Faith, including his STD diagnosis and his infidelity.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Busting 3 common myths about infidelity Clinical psychologist Talal Alsaleem has helped hundreds of couples work through romantic affairs.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of infidelity
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  • Although animated, Boyens emphasizes that the film quickly immerses audiences into a familiar world, exploring themes of honor, family, and loyalty alongside betrayal, jealousy, and obsession – all hallmarks of Tolkien’s storytelling.
    Rochelle Beighton, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The past year’s paltry outcome will surely cast a shadow over relations between developed and undeveloped countries, the most imperiled of which view the weak finance deal as a betrayal of trust.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • The flick was a comedic noir that imagined a Hollywood where cartoons and humans live together, and the plot involved murder, adultery, blackmail and other adult topics.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • She’s getting beheaded for committing adultery with a distant cousin.
    Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
Definition of adultery
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  • The eternal fight for liberty — slaves into gladiators, gladiators into free men — calls for courage and purpose beyond Lucius’s nightmarish expectations, uncovering the treachery and chicanery of Roman politics.
    Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Hosted by Alan Cumming, the game of treachery and deceit returns to Peacock on Thursday, January 9th.
    Anne Easton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • About an equal number of men and women have come forward to accuse Combs of misconduct, with the accusations spanning over a 20-year period, the BBC reported, citing Buzbee.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • According to Pelletier, the DOJ's approach often leaves individual corporate wrongdoers untouched, even when the DOJ says there's evidence of serious misconduct.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of misconduct
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  • Yoon has immunity from most criminal prosecution as president, but that doesn’t extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Later, Kieran was arrested for treason, after Constantine found in his locker evidence of spycraft.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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