NYT Dictionary

INFIDEL

/ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/
AdjectiveNounIN-fi-delin-fi-del · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Rejecting a specific religion.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

First attested 1460, from Middle French infidèle, from Latin īnfidēlis (“unfaithful”), from in- (“not”) + fidēlis (“faithful”). See fidelity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atheistunbelievernonbelievernon-believerdisbelieverkafirakumnon-Abrahamicheathenpagan

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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