noun · formal
infidelity
UK/ˌɪn.fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/US/ˌɪn.fəˈdɛl.ə.ti/in·fi·DEL·i·ty
the act of being unfaithful to a partner, especially by having a sexual or romantic relationship with someone else
Examples
“Allegations of infidelity were widely reported in the press.”
“Infidelity is often cited as a major factor in marital breakdown.”
“They stayed together despite revelations of infidelity.”
Band 8 sentence
“Allegations of infidelity can irreparably damage a marriage even when the couple decides to remain together, because trust is difficult to fully restore.”
Collocations
- commit infidelity
- marital infidelity
Word family
Common mistakes
He commit infidelity.→He commits infidelity.
She is infidelity.→She is unfaithful / She committed infidelity.
Say it for a higher band
5cheating→6adultery→7+infidelity
Synonyms
adultery
cheating
Easily confused
adultery
“The politician was accused of adultery following investigative reports.”
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