infidelity

[ in-fi-del-i-tee ]

/ ˌɪn fɪˈdɛl ɪ ti /

marital disloyalty; adultery.

unfaithfulness; disloyalty.

lack of religious faith, especially Christian faith.

a breach of trust or a disloyal act; transgression.

Origin of infidelity

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin infidēlitās, equivalent to infidēli(s) unfaithful (see infidel) + -tās -ty²

Amid accusations of infidelity, she told reporters in 1988 that she and the former priest were just fine.

Adiós to the Diva Duchess |Barbie Latza Nadeau |November 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Was it difficult revisiting any of the darker memories, like his infidelity?

All Eyes on Anjelica Huston: The Legendary Actress on Love, Abuse, and Jack Nicholson |Alex Suskind |November 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The public conversation about infidelity has undoubtedly become more nuanced.

Why You’re Happily Married and Having an Affair |Ryan Selzer |November 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
They succumbed to infidelity, remained materialistic, and acted selfishly.

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson (And Tolstoy and Dickens) |Samuel Fragoso |October 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Lets rap about new feminism, hip-hop and infidelity," she begins, "You got a good girl / Why she messing with a bad guy?

Elevator Music Beyoncé Doesn’t Want to Hear: Jay Z’s ‘Mistress’ Drops ‘Sorry Mrs. Carter’ |Amy Zimmerman |August 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
What infidelity can withstand such an instance, and still say, there is no God?

Curiosities of Human Nature |Anonymous
Other insects, such as the spider, are considered by their presence to incite married persons to infidelity.

Indo-China and Its Primitive People |Henry Baudesson
Its subjects were, the infidelity and licentiousness of that age.

Young's Night Thoughts |Edward Young
The mere possibility of infidelity to that national dish is enough to make one shudder.

The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 |Various
Her husband discovered her hanging by the cord, and, angered by her infidelity, threw a boulder at her.

North Dakota |Various

infidelity

/ (ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪtɪ) /

lack of faith or constancy, esp sexual faithfulness

lack of religious faith; disbelief

an act or instance of disloyalty