Antonyms for fidelity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fi-del-i-tee, fahy-
Phonetic Transcription : fɪˈdɛl ɪ ti, faɪ-


Definition of fidelity

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) "faithfulness, adherence," from fidelis "faithful, true," from fides "faith" (see faith).
  • noun faithfulness in a relationship
  • noun conformity to a standard
Example sentences :
  • Not for myself, but for my Master's sake, I demand your friendship and fidelity.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Fidelity and tenderness—those would be hers if she married him.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • What I value him so much for it his fidelity to myself, and his attachment to the whole family.
  • Extract from : « Georgie's Present » by Miss Brightwell
  • They parted with tears and kisses and murmured protestations of fidelity.
  • Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • Monsieur loved her for her fidelity to the Queen his mother.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete » by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans
  • It must be invested with fidelity and the fund be kept intact.
  • Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg
  • He has the ways of our dog-friends, their patience and fidelity, their gratefulness for pats.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
  • The qualifications for (s)election were willingness, obedience, fidelity, endurance.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Fountain » by Lilian Staveley
  • For no fault but love of her father, and no crime but fidelity to her faith.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • John was ashamed of himself at sight of the girl's fidelity to her unworthy lover.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for fidelity

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