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disloyalty

dis·loy·al·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-loi-uh l-tee]
    • /dɪsˈlɔɪ əl ti/
    • /ˌdɪsˈlɔɪ.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-loi-uh l-tee]
    • /dɪsˈlɔɪ əl ti/

Definitions of disloyalty word

  • noun plural disloyalty the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness. 1
  • noun plural disloyalty violation of allegiance or duty, as to a government. 1
  • noun plural disloyalty a disloyal act. 1
  • noun disloyalty The quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness. 1
  • noun disloyalty lack of faithfulness 1
  • uncountable noun disloyalty Disloyalty is disloyal behaviour. 0

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Origin of disloyalty

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French desloiaute, Old French desleaute, equivalent to desleal disloyal + -te -ty2

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Parts of speech for Disloyalty

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disloyalty popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disloyalty usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disloyalty

noun disloyalty

  • infidelity — marital disloyalty; adultery.
  • treason — the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
  • treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
  • sedition — incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
  • double-dealing — duplicity; treachery; deception.

Antonyms for disloyalty

noun disloyalty

  • faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
  • loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
  • devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
  • honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
  • truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.

Top questions with disloyalty

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