infedelmente

Infedelmente is an Italian adverb meaning unfaithfully or disloyally. It is formed from the adjective infedele (unfaithful) and ultimately from Latin infidelis (unfaithful). The word is used to describe actions performed in a disloyal or treacherous manner, often in reference to romantic fidelity or breaches of trust, and it tends to appear in literary or formal registers rather than everyday speech. In usage, infedelmente can modify verbs, indicating the manner of the action: for example, "Ha tradito la fiducia infedelmente" or "Infedelmente, egli mancò agli obblighi." It can carry moral judgment, implying betrayal beyond mere error.

The term is relatively specialized; in contemporary spoken Italian, speakers may instead use synonyms such as tradire, frode, or disonestamente depending on context. Etymology traces infedele to Latin infidelis via Old Italian forms; the adverbial form infedelmente follows the typical -mente derivation pattern from adjectives ending in -e. Related terms include infedeltà (infidelity) and infedele (unfaithful person). In cultural contexts, infedelmente appears in literature, historical texts, or formal discourse addressing trust and betrayal.