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Meaning of Disloyalty
The state or quality of being disloyal.
Etymology of Disloyalty
The word "disloyalty" comes from the Old French word "desloialte", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "loialte" (meaning "loyalty"), and has its roots in the Latin word "legalis", meaning "lawful" or "licit", with the prefix "dis-" indicating negation or reversal, and the suffix "-ty" forming an abstract noun.
Synonyms
betrayal
treachery
unfaithfulness
infidelity
disaffection
defection
apostasy
perfidy
duplicity
deceit
dishonesty
faithlessness
falseness
falsity
disobedience
rebelliousness
mutiny
sedition
insubordination
untrustworthiness
unreliability
infidelity
disloyalness
traitorousness
treacherousness
perfidiousness
duplicitousness
deceitfulness
Definitions
- The state or quality of being disloyal, having or showing a lack of loyalty, especially to a person, organization, or country.
- Disloyalty is the act of being unfaithful or having a lack of allegiance to a person, group, or institution.
Usage Examples
- The company took action against the employee's disloyalty by terminating their contract.
- The politician's disloyalty to their party was evident in their voting record.
- The disloyalty of the team member was a shock to everyone, as they had been a key player for years.
Antonyms
loyalty
faithfulness
devotion
dedication
commitment
allegiance
fidelity
obedience
duty
honor
integrity
trustworthiness
reliability
dependability
steadfastness
constancy
stability
cooperation
collaboration
unity
solidarity
harmony