disloyal
gb/dɪslˈɔɪəl/ us/dɪslˈɔɪəl/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
not faithful or supportive
If someone is disloyal, they do not support or stay faithful to a person, group, or organization that trusted them.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is disloyal to [someone/something]; a disloyal [friend/employee/supporter]
Common mistake:
Use “disloyal to,” not usually “disloyal with.” Do not confuse it with “dishonest,” which means not truthful.
Synonyms
unfaithful (often used in relationships; can suggest breaking personal trust)
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treacherous (stronger; suggests serious betrayal or danger)
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traitorous (stronger and often political; suggests betrayal of a country, group, or cause)
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untrustworthy (broader; suggests someone cannot be relied on, not only because of loyalty)
Antonyms
loyal (faithful and supportive to a person, group, or cause)
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faithful (steadily loyal, especially in personal relationships or beliefs)
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devoted (very loyal and caring, often with strong emotional commitment)
Collocations
disloyal to someone
|disloyal to the company
|disloyal to the party
|disloyal employee
|disloyal friend
|disloyal supporter
|disloyal behavior
|deeply disloyal
|accuse someone of being disloyal
|feel disloyal
Themes
relationships
|work
|politics
|trust
|social_behavior
Examples
- He felt disloyal for even considering a job with their main competitor.
- The senator was accused of being disloyal to her party after she voted against the bill.
- Sharing private messages with the press was seen as deeply disloyal behavior.
Learner examples
- She was disloyal to her friend.
- The manager did not trust the disloyal employee.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disloyal
IPA
GB/dɪslˈɔɪəl/
US/dɪslˈɔɪəl/
Syllables & stress
dis - loy - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (loy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: disloyal
Expressions
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