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faithless

/ˈfeɪθ.ləs/

ADJECTIVE

1. Disloyal or untrustworthy

Not remaining loyal to a person, relationship, promise, duty, or obligation; breaking trust or failing to honor an allegiance.

1.1. Betrayal of trust or loyalty

Describing someone who breaks another person's trust, fails to keep a promise, or acts disloyally toward someone to whom they owe loyalty.

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  • The faithless servant betrayed his master for personal gain.
  • She could no longer trust her faithless friend after the betrayal.

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1.2. Infidelity in a romantic relationship

Describing a person who is unfaithful to a spouse or romantic partner, especially by engaging in a relationship with someone else.

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  • The faithless husband secretly maintained a relationship with another woman.
  • She left her faithless lover after discovering his repeated affairs.

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1.3. Treason and political betrayal

Describing someone who betrays a country, political cause, leader, or organization by violating an allegiance or supporting an opposing side.

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  • traitorous
  • treasonous
  • treasonable
  • disloyal
  • perfidious

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  • The faithless agent secretly passed government information to the enemy.
  • His faithless actions were regarded as a betrayal of the nation.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Lacking religious faith or belief

Not having or showing belief in a religion, God, or religious principles.

2.1. Absence of religious belief

Describing someone who lacks religious faith or does not believe in the teachings or principles of a particular religion.

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  • The faithless traveler questioned the religious beliefs of the community.
  • He was considered faithless by those who expected him to follow their religious traditions.

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