Faithless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfāth-ləs/ faith·less

Meaning & Definition of Faithless

Faithless (adjective)

  1. not true to allegiance or duty, treacherous, disloyal
  2. not to be relied on, untrustworthy

Faithless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not true in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need"

    similar: disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
    related: irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
    opposite: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true
    near: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Faithless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Faithless:

disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Faithless

Words with the opposite meaning of Faithless:

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true

Related Words for Faithless

irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Near Antonyms of Faithless

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate

Word Forms of Faithless

Derived words: faithlessly (adverb), faithlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Faithless

Middle English feithles, from feith faith:1 + -les -less

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Faithless

faithless elector

Frequently Asked Questions about Faithless

What does "Faithless" mean?

"Faithless" means not true to allegiance or duty, treacherous, disloyal. As an adjective, it is defined as: not true to allegiance or duty, treacherous, disloyal.

What is another word for "Faithless"?

Other words for "Faithless" include disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous and treacherous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Faithless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Faithless"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Faithless". Common alternatives include disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful and untrue.

What is the opposite of "Faithless"?

Antonyms of "Faithless" include constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast and loyal. Near antonyms include dependable, dutiful, reliable and responsible.

How do you use "Faithless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Faithless" in a sentence: "faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need".

Is "Faithless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Faithless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Faithless"?

"Faithless" is pronounced /ˈfāth-ləs/ and divided into syllables as faith·less.

What is the origin of the word "Faithless"?

"Faithless" comes from Middle English feithles, from feith faith:1 + -les -less. First known use: 14th century.