faithlessly
|faith-less-ly|
B2
/ˈfeɪθləsli/
(faithless)
untrustworthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faithlessly' originates from the Old English word 'fæth', which meant 'belief' or 'trust', combined with the suffix '-less' indicating 'without', and '-ly' to form an adverb.
Historical Evolution
'faithless' evolved from the Old English 'fæthleas', meaning 'without faith', and eventually became 'faithlessly' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without faith or belief', but over time it evolved to mean 'in a disloyal manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks faith or loyalty.
He acted faithlessly, betraying his closest friends.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42