disloyal
/'dis'lɔiəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not loyal; deserting one's allegiance or duty to a leader, cause, or principle: Describes a person or action that betrays trust, faith, or a commitment.
- Showing a lack of love or fidelity to one's country: Describes behavior or sentiment that is unpatriotic or treasonous.
Usage
- The adjective "disloyal" describes a quality or characteristic. It is typically used to modify a noun (e.g., a disloyal friend) or with a linking verb (e.g., He was disloyal).
- It is often followed by the preposition "to" to specify the person, group, or ideal betrayed (e.g., disloyal to the king, disloyal to the company's values).
Examples
- As an adjective:
- She felt betrayed by her disloyal friend who shared her secret.
- The general was accused of being disloyal to the crown.
- Spreading rumors about your own team is a disloyal act.
Advanced Usage
- "Proved disloyal": Was shown or demonstrated to be unfaithful.
- The spy proved disloyal when classified documents were found in his possession.
- "Fundamentally disloyal": Disloyal in one's basic nature or core principles.
- The ideology was fundamentally disloyal to the nation's founding principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Disloyally (adverb): In a disloyal manner.
- He acted disloyally by supporting the rival company.
- Disloyalty (noun): The quality or state of being disloyal; an act of betrayal.
- His disloyalty cost him his position and his friends.
Synonyms
- Unfaithful: Not faithful, especially to a spouse or promise.
- Treacherous: Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
- Perfidious: Deceitful and untrustworthy (formal/literary).
- Traitorous: Involving betrayal, especially of one's country.
Antonyms
- Loyal: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
- Faithful: Remaining loyal and steadfast.
- Devoted: Very loving or loyal.
- Patriotic: Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Related Phrases
- Disloyal to the core: Completely and inherently disloyal.
- The informant was disloyal to the core, betraying everyone he knew.
- Accused of disloyalty: Formally charged or blamed for being unfaithful.
- Several officials were accused of disloyalty during the political crisis.
Adjective
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deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle
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disloyal aides revealed his indiscretions to the papers
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showing lack of love for your country
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