faithless

adjective

faith·less

ˈfāth-ləs

Definition

not true to allegiance or duty treacherous, disloyal //a faithless servant
not to be relied on untrustworthy //a faithless tool

Other Words

faithlessly adverb
faithlessness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue

Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

Examples

//faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English feithles, from feith faith entry 1 + -les -less

faithless

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

not true in one's allegiance to someone or something //faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need
Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Related Words

irresponsible trustless undependable unreliable untrustworthy
faltering hesitant vacillating wavering
dubious irresolute uncertain
apathetic dispassionate uninterested
Near Antonyms

dependable dutiful reliable responsible solid tried tried-and-true trustable trustworthy trusty
unfaltering unhesitating unwavering
determined intent resolute
confirmed dyed-in-the-wool inveterate sworn
ardent avid enthusiastic fervent fervid impassioned passionate
Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

faithless

adjective

faith·less

ˈfāth-ləs

Definition

not true to allegiance or duty treacherous, disloyal //a faithless servant
not to be relied on untrustworthy //a faithless tool

Other Words

faithlessly adverb
faithlessness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue

Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

Examples

//faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English feithles, from feith faith entry 1 + -les -less

faithless

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

not true in one's allegiance to someone or something //faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need
Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Related Words

irresponsible trustless undependable unreliable untrustworthy
faltering hesitant vacillating wavering
dubious irresolute uncertain
apathetic dispassionate uninterested
Near Antonyms

dependable dutiful reliable responsible solid tried tried-and-true trustable trustworthy trusty
unfaltering unhesitating unwavering
determined intent resolute
confirmed dyed-in-the-wool inveterate sworn
ardent avid enthusiastic fervent fervid impassioned passionate
Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

faithless

adjective

faith·less

ˈfāth-ləs

Definition

not true to allegiance or duty treacherous, disloyal //a faithless servant
not to be relied on untrustworthy //a faithless tool

Other Words

faithlessly adverb
faithlessness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue

Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

Examples

//faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English feithles, from feith faith entry 1 + -les -less

faithless

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

not true in one's allegiance to someone or something //faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need
Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Related Words

irresponsible trustless undependable unreliable untrustworthy
faltering hesitant vacillating wavering
dubious irresolute uncertain
apathetic dispassionate uninterested
Near Antonyms

dependable dutiful reliable responsible solid tried tried-and-true trustable trustworthy trusty
unfaltering unhesitating unwavering
determined intent resolute
confirmed dyed-in-the-wool inveterate sworn
ardent avid enthusiastic fervent fervid impassioned passionate
Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

faithless

adjective

faith·less

ˈfāth-ləs

Definition

not true to allegiance or duty treacherous, disloyal //a faithless servant
not to be relied on untrustworthy //a faithless tool

Other Words

faithlessly adverb
faithlessness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue

Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true

Examples

//faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English feithles, from feith faith entry 1 + -les -less

faithless

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

not true in one's allegiance to someone or something //faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need
Synonyms

disloyal false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Related Words

irresponsible trustless undependable unreliable untrustworthy
faltering hesitant vacillating wavering
dubious irresolute uncertain
apathetic dispassionate uninterested
Near Antonyms

dependable dutiful reliable responsible solid tried tried-and-true trustable trustworthy trusty
unfaltering unhesitating unwavering
determined intent resolute
confirmed dyed-in-the-wool inveterate sworn
ardent avid enthusiastic fervent fervid impassioned passionate
Antonyms

constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast loyal staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true