What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faithlessness
Example
His faithlessness towards his partner led to the end of their relationship. [faithlessness: noun]
Example
She accused him of faithlessness after he failed to keep his promise. [faithlessness: noun]
unbelief
Example
His unbelief in God made it difficult for him to connect with his religious community. [unbelief: noun]
Example
Her unbelief in the supernatural made her skeptical of ghost stories. [unbelief: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unbelief is more commonly used than faithlessness in religious or philosophical discussions. Faithlessness is more commonly used in interpersonal relationships.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between faithlessness and unbelief?
Both faithlessness and unbelief are formal words that are not commonly used in everyday conversation. However, unbelief may be more commonly used in academic or religious contexts.
