Unfaithful

usgb/ʌnˈfeɪθfl/
adjective

Not being loyal to a person, promise, or duty, especially in a relationship or marriage.

She discovered her husband had been unfaithful to her.
Visual representation of "unfaithful" - Not being loyal to a person, promise, or duty, especially in a relationship or marriage.

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  • be unfaithful
  • unfaithful spouse

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Emotional Weight

Emphasizes betrayal and can evoke strong emotional responses in interpersonal contexts.

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His unfaithful actions devastated the entire family.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, being unfaithful is extremely taboo and may result in severe consequences.

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In her community, being unfaithful often led to social ostracism.
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Beyond Romance

While often used for infidelity, it also applies to disloyalty in friendships and business.

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She felt unfaithful moving to their competitor after years with the company.
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