Cuckoldom (Noun)
Meaning
The state of a husband whose wife has committed adultery.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- His suspicions eventually led him to discover the infidelity and he was left to cope with the reality of his own cuckoldom.
- The novel explored the destructive emotions that often accompany cuckoldom and its impact on marriage.
- Throughout history, men in positions of power have often been secretive about their cuckoldom in order to maintain an aura of masculinity.
- The theory held that men who experienced cuckoldom would often feel emasculated and struggle to regain their sense of self-worth.
- His new role was particularly poignant given the recent revelation of his wife's affair, throwing him headfirst into a state of cuckoldom.