Definition

The situation in which a man is married to a woman who has sexual relations with other men, often without his knowledge.

Example

He felt humiliated by the cuckoldry that was happening in his marriage.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term cuckoldry?

Yeah, it refers to a guy whose partner is unfaithful, right?

Exactly! It’s such a complicated topic in relationships.

Definitely, it can lead to a lot of trust issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cuckoldry → The word is derived from "cuckold" (from Old French *cucul*, meaning a male whose wife is unfaithful) and the suffix "-ry" (meaning a state or condition). Cuckoldry refers to the state of being a cuckold, or the condition of a man whose wife has been unfaithful.

Memory Tip

Think of a man in a 'state' ('-ry') of being a 'cuckold' — a term for a husband whose wife is unfaithful.

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