What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faithless
Example
The politician was accused of being faithless to his constituents. [faithless: adjective]
Example
She felt faithless towards her religion after the tragedy. [faithless: adjective]
unfaithful
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife and had an affair. [unfaithful: adjective]
Example
She found out that her boyfriend was unfaithful and broke up with him. [unfaithful: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unfaithful is more commonly used than faithless in everyday language, especially in the context of romantic relationships.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between faithless and unfaithful?
Both faithless and unfaithful are considered formal words and may not be commonly used in casual conversations.
