Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perfidious

Adjective
/pərˈfɪd.i.əs/
Definition
Tending to betray; disloyal and faithless.
Examples
  • His perfidious actions led to a complete breakdown of trust among the team.
  • She was warned about her perfidious friend, who had a history of betrayal.
Meaning
Someone who is perfidious cannot be trusted due to their tendency to betray others or deceive them.
Synonyms
  • treacherous
  • disloyal
  • deceitful
  • double-crossing
  • unfaithful