faithfulness

American  

[feyth-fuhl-nis] / ˈfeɪθ fəl nɪs /

noun

1. lasting loyalty and trustworthiness in relationships, especially marriage and friendship.

   A wedding ring is a symbol of unending love and faithfulness to each other.

   I remember the faithfulness of so many friends and family who sent me emails, visited me, and stood with me during my ordeal.

2. the fact or quality of being true to one’s word or commitments, as to what one has pledged to do, professes to believe, etc..

   In the Bible, the psalmist David reports God's faithfulness in keeping promises.

3. the fact or quality of being dedicated and steadfast in performing one’s duty, working for a cause, etc..

   We lawyers have an ethical obligation to represent our clients with diligence, faithfulness, and competence.

4. the quality of adhering to fact, a standard, or an original; accuracy.

   Professional translators often focus on the faithfulness of a translation to the original, with too little attention to the naturalness or comprehensibility of the translated version.

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Other Word Forms

• overfaithfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of faithfulness

faithful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

In her speech on Tuesday in Singapore, Ms Harris sold a vision of American faithfulness to Asia.

From BBC

“She brings stability and a faithfulness to strategy,” said David Plouffe, the former Obama campaign manager.

From New York Times

Replied Centennial Institute director Jeff Hunt: “He met you, He changed your life, and then through you has changed the world because of your faithfulness.”

From Washington Times

But you have neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness.

From Salon

In a way, the faithfulness of the new “Love Story” is a disappointment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adherence
• allegiance
• fealty
• fidelity