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faithless

[feyth-lis] Origin

faith·less

[feyth-lis]
adjective
1.
not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.
2.
not trustworthy; unreliable.
3.
without trust or belief.
4.
being without religious faith.
5.
(among Christians) bereft of Christian faith.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English faithles. See faith, -less

faith·less·ly, adverb
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faithless (ˈfeɪθlɪs)
 
adj
1.  unreliable or treacherous
2.  dishonest or disloyal
3.  having no faith or trust
4.  lacking faith, esp religious faith
 
'faithlessly
 
adv
 
'faithlessness
 
n

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faithless
c.1300, unbelieving, from faith + -less. Meaning insincere is mid-14c. Related: Faithlessly; faithlessness.
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