unfaithfulness

IPA/ʌnˈfeɪθflnəs/
IPA/ʌnˈfeɪθflnəs/

unfaithfulness — 名詞

1. behaviour in which someone who is married or in a long-term relationship has a s

1.名詞B2
釋義

不忠；出軌

對伴侶不忠實的行為

behaviour in which someone who is married or in a long-term relationship has a secret sexual or romantic relationship with another person, breaking the trust of their partner

例句

Lucas discovered the truth about his wife's unfaithfulness only after finding old letters in the attic.

Lucas 在閣樓發現舊信件後，才得知妻子不忠的真相。

Zola ended her marriage after years of unfaithfulness that she could no longer forgive.

Zola 在忍受多年無法原諒的出軌行為後，結束了她的婚姻。

collocation: unfaithfulness + in a marriage

常見搭配
  • marital unfaithfulness
  • discover unfaithfulness
  • admit unfaithfulness
  • confront unfaithfulness
  • a pattern of unfaithfulness
  • an act of unfaithfulness
  • unfaithfulness in a relationship
同義詞
  • infidelity

    more formal and euphemistic than unfaithfulness; often used in psychological or legal discussions

  • adultery

    limited to married people and carries strong legal or religious overtones

  • cheating

    informal, everyday language; can also apply outside romantic relationships (e.g. cheating on a test)

  • betrayal

    broader meaning — refers to breaking trust in any context, not only romantic relationships

反義詞
  • faithfulness

    direct opposite; loyalty and commitment to one's partner

  • fidelity

    more formal synonym of faithfulness, often used in marriage vows

用法筆記

This is an uncountable abstract noun. It usually describes a state or pattern of behaviour rather than a single action. To refer to one specific incident, use 'an act of unfaithfulness'.

常見錯誤

He committed unfaithfulness with his colleague.
He was unfaithful with his colleague.
'commit unfaithfulness' is not idiomatic; use 'commit adultery' for married people or 'be unfaithful'.

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常用片語

  • an act of unfaithfulness
  • a history of unfaithfulness
  • accusations of unfaithfulness

介系詞搭配

  • unfaithfulness in
  • unfaithfulness to
  • unfaithfulness within