un|faith´ful|ness

un|faith´ful|ness
un|faith|ful «uhn FAYTH fuhl», adjective.
1. not faithful, especially: a) not true to duty or one's promises; faithless: »

an unfaithful servant.

b) not true to the vows of matrimony; adulterous: »

unfaithful husband.

SYNONYM(S): false, disloyal, inconstant.
2. not following the original; not exact; not accurate: »

an unfaithful translation.

un|faith´ful|ly, adverb.
un|faith´ful|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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