faithfulness
/ˈfeɪθ.fəl.nəs/
NOUN
1. Loyalty and steadfast commitment
The quality of remaining loyal, devoted, and committed to a person, relationship, organization, belief, duty, or promise.
1.1. Loyalty to a person or relationship
The quality of being loyal, devoted, and committed to someone, especially a spouse, partner, friend, or family member.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- disloyalty
- treachery
Examples
- Their long marriage was built on mutual trust and faithfulness.
- She never doubted his faithfulness to their relationship.
Related Words
- trust
- commitment
- dedication
- allegiance
1.2. Commitment to duties and beliefs
The quality of consistently fulfilling responsibilities, keeping promises, or remaining devoted to a cause, principle, tradition, or belief.
Synonyms
- adherence
- allegiance
- dedication
- devotion
- dependability
- trustworthiness
Antonyms
- disloyalty
- inconstancy
- faithlessness
- betrayal
Examples
- Her faithfulness to her principles earned the respect of her colleagues.
- The organization values the faithfulness of its members to its mission.
Related Words
- duty
- integrity
- reliability
- perseverance
NOUN
2. Accuracy and correspondence to an original
The quality of being true to an original, source, standard, or set of facts without significant alteration or distortion.
2.1. Accurate reproduction or representation
The degree to which a copy, translation, interpretation, reproduction, or representation preserves the details and meaning of its original source.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- inaccuracy
- imprecision
- distortion
- inexactness
Examples
- The translator's faithfulness to the original text made the novel accessible to new readers.
- The film is praised for its faithfulness to the historical events.
Related Words
- authenticity
- realism
- correspondence
- faithful reproduction