Synonyms for

Infidelity

Verb / ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti: / Another word for infidelity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or sexual partner.

Synonyms & similar words

fidelity unfaithfulness faithfulness adultery cheating affair unfaithfulness betrayal treachery deceit duplicity disloyalty double-dealing fickleness inconstancy perfidy faithlessness falsehood hypocrisy two-timing straying

Synonyms by register

Formal

unfaithfulness betrayal disloyalty

Informal

cheating two-timing stepping out

Literary

breach of faith treachery

Antonyms

fidelity loyalty faithfulness devotion constancy allegiance

Common collocations

  • marital infidelity
  • sexual infidelity
  • infidelity rates
  • emotional infidelity
  • accused of infidelity
  • admitted infidelity
  • prevent infidelity

Word family

noun infidelity
verb infringe
adjective infringing

Usage note

Infidelity primarily refers to the act of being unfaithful in a marital or romantic relationship. While it can sometimes be used in a broader sense of disloyalty, its most common connotation is sexual or romantic betrayal.

Example sentences

  1. John was devastated when he found out about his wife's infidelity.
  2. Infidelity is a breach of trust in a relationship.
  3. She was accused of infidelity after being caught flirting with another man.
  4. The couple went to counseling to work through issues of infidelity.
  5. Infidelity can cause irreparable damage to a relationship.

Quotes

  • "Infidelity is a deal breaker for me. I've broken up with people over it." - Alanis Morissette
  • "Infidelity is a very difficult thing to deal with. There's no right way to handle it." - Christine Feehan
  • "Infidelity is not a victimless crime. It destroys families." - Jerry Springer

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