Faithlessness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfāth-ləs/ faith·less

Meaning & Definition of Faithlessness

Faithlessness (adjective)

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

Faithlessness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lack of faithfulness especially to one's husband or wife

    "a wife who long ago became resigned to the chronic faithlessness of her husband"

    similar: disloyalty, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness
    related: adultery, betrayal, double cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason, deceit, deception, lying
    opposite: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty
    near: staunchness, steadfastness, dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness

  2. the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

    "the former butler's mercenary faithlessness shocked and offended the royal family"

    similar: backstabbing, betrayal, business, disloyalty, double cross, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulness
    related: abandonment, desertion, deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness, fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickery
    opposite: allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness
    near: dependability, reliability, trustworthiness, defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Related Entry: Faithless (adjective)

Faithless is a different word from Faithlessness. The synonyms below are for faithless, not for faithlessness.

  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 Faithlessness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Faithlessness:

disloyalty, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, backstabbing, betrayal, business, double cross, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Faithlessness

Words with the opposite meaning of Faithlessness:

allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness

Related Words for Faithlessness

adultery, double-dealing, duplicity, deceit, deception, lying, abandonment, desertion, guile, two-facedness, fraud, informing, snitching, talebearing, trickery

Near Antonyms of Faithlessness

dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Word Forms of Faithlessness

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

Origin & Etymology of Faithlessness

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

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Faithlessness

What does "Faithlessness" mean?

"Faithlessness" means not true to allegiance or duty, treacherous, disloyal. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not true to allegiance or duty, treacherous, disloyal. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Faithlessness"?

Other words for "Faithlessness" include disloyalty, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy and unfaithfulness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Faithlessness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Faithlessness"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Faithlessness". Common alternatives include disloyalty, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, backstabbing and betrayal.

What is the opposite of "Faithlessness"?

Antonyms of "Faithlessness" include allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty and fidelity. Near antonyms include dependability, reliability, honesty and trustworthiness.

How do you use "Faithlessness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Faithlessness" in a sentence: "a wife who long ago became resigned to the chronic faithlessness of her husband"; "the former butler's mercenary faithlessness shocked and offended the royal family".

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

"Faithlessness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Faithlessness"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Faithlessness"?

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