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- [dis-loi-uh l]
- /dɪsˈlɔɪ əl/
- /ˌdɪsˈlɔɪ.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-loi-uh l]
- /dɪsˈlɔɪ əl/
Definitions of disloyal word
- adjective disloyal false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous. 1
- noun disloyal Failing to be loyal to a person, country, or body to which one has obligations. 1
- adjective disloyal Someone who is disloyal to their friends, family, or country does not support them or does things that could harm them. 0
- adjective disloyal not loyal or faithful; deserting one's allegiance or duty 0
- adjective disloyal not loyal or faithful; faithless 0
- adjective disloyal without loyalty; faithless, traitorous. 0
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Origin of disloyal
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Middle French desloial, Old French desleal, equivalent to des- dis-1 + leal loyal
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Parts of speech for Disloyal
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disloyal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disloyal
adj disloyal
- disaffected — discontented and disloyal, as toward the government or toward authority.
- untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- alienated — indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
- apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
- cheating — an instance of rule-breaking
adjective disloyal
- unfaithful — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
- fickle — Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Antonyms for disloyal
adj disloyal
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- true — being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.
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