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faithlessly

[feyth-lis]

Origin

adjective

not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.

not trustworthy; unreliable.

without trust or belief.

being without religious faith.

(among Christians) bereft of Christian faith.

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

Related forms

faith·less·ly, adverb

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

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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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Word Origin & History

faithless

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

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"He had fathered every folly, every sin. No goat knew gluttony like his, no cat had felt his pride, no crow his avarice. He had said the psalm against envy, the psalm against anger, the psalm against sloth and the loss of hope, but they were no defense.... Without moderation or charity, without relish or enthusiasm, he'd led a wanton, heedless, selfish life. In meanness, in darkness and squalor of spirit, he had passed his time. Faithless he'd professed a faith. Faithlessly, he'd preached.... Even now he made himself a monster, overblew his vices so his charge would lack conviction. Was that not the mark of a monster?"

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