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disloyalty

dihs-LOY-uh-tee

Disloyalty (noun) means the quality of being disloyal, or a specific act of betrayal. Example: “Sharing those private messages was seen as a real act of disloyalty.”

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The quality of being disloyal, or a specific act of betrayal.
"Sharing those private messages was seen as a real act of disloyalty."

How to use disloyalty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBetrayal or a lack of faithfulness toward someone who trusted you.

Common pairings
accusations of disloyalty act of disloyalty

Word forms

disloyalties plural

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Etymology

From Old French desloiauté, built from des- + loiauté ("loyalty").

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disloyalty” mean?

The word “disloyalty” means the quality of being disloyal, or a specific act of betrayal. In plain terms, betrayal or a lack of faithfulness toward someone who trusted you.

How do you pronounce “disloyalty”?

“Disloyalty” is pronounced dihs-LOY-uh-tee (/dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “disloyalty” in a sentence?

Here is “disloyalty” used in a sentence: “Sharing those private messages was seen as a real act of disloyalty.”

What part of speech is “disloyalty”?

“Disloyalty” is a noun.

Where does the word “disloyalty” come from?

The word “disloyalty” comes from Old French. From Old French desloiauté, built from des- + loiauté ("loyalty").

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