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Definitions

unfaithful

[uhn-feyth-fuhl] / ʌnˈfeɪθ fəl /
ADJECTIVE
disloyal, adulterous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheating untrue
WEAK
adulterine deceitful double-crossing faithless false false-hearted fickle foresworn inconstant incontinent moonlighting not true to of bad faith perfidious philandering recreant shifty snaky sneaking traitorous treacherous treasonable two-faced two-timing unchaste unreliable untrustworthy wicked
Antonyms
WEAK
faithful loyal trustworthy

Example Sentences

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Then there’s the Norwegian biathlete who admitted to being unfaithful in a very public bid for forgiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"And three months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life and I was unfaithful," he continued.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

According to Pratt, MTV was not satisfied with him merely portraying an unfaithful boyfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The ex-Celtic and Hibs striker, 35, repeatedly messaged Eilidh Scott accusing her of being unfaithful and questioning her ability as a mother.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

He knew that Mae was unfaithful to him.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.