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Faithless Meaning in English

word

ˈfeɪθləs
FAYTH-luhs
fˈeɪθləs
FAYTH-luhs

Definition

Describes someone who is not loyal, cannot be trusted, or does not keep promises. It can also refer to someone who does not believe in religion or has lost faith.

Usage & Nuances

"Faithless" is formal and can sound literary or old-fashioned. Common phrases: "faithless friend," "faithless lover." Often used about trust, loyalty, or religion. Not as commonly used in daily conversation as "unfaithful" for relationships.

Example Sentences

He was a faithless friend who betrayed my trust.

basic

Some people feel lost and faithless in hard times.

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The king feared his faithless servant.

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"Don’t be faithless," she whispered, "I need someone I can trust."

natural

You can’t trust a faithless promise—it’s empty words.

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After so many lies, people just see him as faithless now.

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