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Unfaithful Definition & Meaning

unfaithful
adjective
  1. not true to duty or obligation or promises; "an unfaithful lover"
  2. having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; "her husband was unfaithful"
  3. having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor; "the faithless Benedict Arnold"; "a lying traitorous insurrectionist"
  4. not trustworthy; "an unfaithful reproduction"

"Unfaithful" in song lyrics

See how unfaithful is used in real songs:

  • "tell true love come at funny times as do the unfaithful"
    Calvin Crabtree — Let Me Tell You About My New Love
  • "Be acting like you so unfaithful"
    Freeway f/ 50 Cent — Take it to the Top
  • "He though of this her reward for being unfaithful"
    Soul Position — No Excuse for Loving

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Frequently asked questions

What does unfaithful mean?
not true to duty or obligation or promises; "an unfaithful lover" having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; "her husband was unfaithful" having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor; "the faithless Benedict Arnold"; "a lying traitorous insurrectionist" not trustworthy; "an unfaithful reproduction"
What part of speech is unfaithful?
Unfaithful is an adjective.
How many definitions does unfaithful have?
Unfaithful has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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