Infidelity

/ˌɪn.fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being unfaithful to a spouse or romantic partner.

Her infidelity shattered their marriage and led to a painful divorce.

The act of cheating or being disloyal in a romantic relationship.

He struggled to forgive the infidelity that had occurred during their relationship.

Lack of fidelity to a moral obligation or duty.

The politician's infidelity to his promises cost him the trust of his constituents.

From Latin 'infidelitas', meaning 'unfaithfulness'.

cheating heart

A heart that is unfaithful, particularly in a romantic relationship.

playing the field

Dating multiple people without commitment to any one person.

two-timer

A person who deceives a partner by being romantically involved with another.

fidelity

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief demonstrated by continuing loyalty.

betrayal

The action of betraying someone's trust or confidence.

disloyalty

The quality of failing to be loyal to a person or duty.

home-wrecker

She’s known as a home-wrecker for breaking up marriages.

cheater

He’s such a cheater, always sneaking around behind her back.

side piece

He has a side piece he meets when he’s out of town.