Word
faithfulness
Phoneticsfaith·ful·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfeɪθfəɫˌnɛs/
UK/fˈeɪθfəlnəs/
Definition
n. the quality of being loyal and honest to someone or something. It means you keep your promises and stay true to your beliefs or a person.
n. the quality of being loyal, honest, or true to a person, belief, or duty. Often describes the accuracy of a representation or the consistency of a relationship.
Examples
“Her faithfulness to her friends is well-known.”
“The translator's faithfulness to the original text ensured that the meaning was preserved for the readers.”
“The long-term success of the marriage was built on a deep-seated faithfulness that neither partner ever questioned, even during the most difficult periods of their lives.”
Examples
simple
“Her faithfulness to her friends is well-known.”
contextual
“The translator's faithfulness to the original text ensured that the meaning was preserved for the readers.”
complex
“The long-term success of the marriage was built on a deep-seated faithfulness that neither partner ever questioned, even during the most difficult periods of their lives.”
Etymology
From Middle English feithfulnesse, equivalent to faithful + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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