Definitions
- Referring to a sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. - Talking about a violation of the marriage vow of fidelity. - Describing a specific act of infidelity.
- Referring to a breach of trust or loyalty in a romantic relationship. - Describing a lack of commitment or devotion to a partner. - Talking about a general sense of disloyalty or betrayal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a breach of trust in a romantic relationship.
- 2Both words involve a lack of fidelity or loyalty.
- 3Both words can cause emotional pain and damage to a relationship.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship outside of marriage, while unfaithfulness can encompass a broader range of behaviors.
- 2Intensity: Adultery implies a more severe breach of trust than unfaithfulness.
- 3Legal implications: Adultery is a legal term that can have consequences in divorce proceedings, while unfaithfulness does not have the same legal weight.
- 4Gender connotation: Adultery is often associated with male infidelity, while unfaithfulness is a more gender-neutral term.
- 5Emotional impact: Adultery can be seen as a more hurtful and damaging act than unfaithfulness.
Remember this!
Adultery and unfaithfulness are both words used to describe a breach of trust in a romantic relationship. However, adultery specifically refers to a sexual relationship outside of marriage, while unfaithfulness can encompass a broader range of behaviors. Additionally, adultery implies a more severe breach of trust and can have legal implications in divorce proceedings.
