Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wittol
noun
/ˈwɪtəl/
Definition
A man who is aware of his wife’s infidelity and tolerates it.
Examples
- Despite knowing about her affairs, he acted like a wittol, pretending everything was normal.
- In the novel, the protagonist was portrayed as a wittol, accepting his wife’s lovers as part of their complicated relationship.
Meaning
The term refers to a husband who knows that his wife is unfaithful but accepts the situation, often without showing any resentment.
Synonyms
- Unfaithful husband
- Deceived husband
- Husbands in denial
