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Disloyal

🇬🇧 UK //dɪsˈlɔɪəl// 🇺🇸 US //dɪsˈlɔɪəl//

Meaning of Disloyal

Not showing loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something.

In simple words: Not loyal or faithful.

Disloyal in a sentence

• He was disloyal to his friends by sharing their secrets.
• Her disloyal actions led to the team's downfall.
• The king punished the disloyal subjects who plotted against him.
• It's hard to trust someone who has been disloyal before.
• The employee was labeled as disloyal after leaking information.

How to use Disloyal

Used to describe someone who betrays trust or faithfulness. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but consider tone when addressing sensitive topics like betrayal.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'dis' as in 'not' and 'loyal' as in 'faithful'. Disloyal means not faithful.

Related words

Collocations with Disloyal

• disloyal friend
• disloyal behavior
• disloyal employee
• disloyal towards
• disloyalty issues

Synonyms for Disloyal

• unfaithful
• betraying
• treacherous
• disloyalty
• false

Opposites of Disloyal

• loyal
• faithful
• trustworthy

Common mistakes with Disloyal

• Confused with 'disloyalty' as an adjective.
• Using it to describe untrustworthy in a non-personal context.
• 'Disloyal' often used in relationships, not just business.

Frequently asked questions about Disloyal

What does Disloyal mean?

Not loyal or faithful.

What is the definition of Disloyal?

Not showing loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something.

How do you use Disloyal in a sentence?

He was disloyal to his friends by sharing their secrets.

Can you give another example of Disloyal?

Her disloyal actions led to the team's downfall.

What are synonyms for Disloyal?

Common alternatives include unfaithful, betraying, treacherous, disloyalty, false.

What is the opposite of Disloyal?

Opposite meanings include loyal, faithful, trustworthy.

What words go with Disloyal?

It commonly pairs with disloyal friend, disloyal behavior, disloyal employee, disloyal towards, disloyalty issues.

What are common mistakes when using Disloyal?

Confused with 'disloyalty' as an adjective. Using it to describe untrustworthy in a non-personal context. 'Disloyal' often used in relationships, not just business.

How do you pronounce Disloyal?

US: //dɪsˈlɔɪəl//, UK: //dɪsˈlɔɪəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Disloyal?

Used to describe someone who betrays trust or faithfulness. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but consider tone when addressing sensitive topics like betrayal.