adj
traitorous
TRAY-tuh-ruhs
Traitorous (adj) means Disloyal; guilty of or resembling betrayal. Example: “His traitorous act cost him the trust of his closest friends.”
adj
1
Disloyal; guilty of or resembling betrayal.
"His traitorous act cost him the trust of his closest friends."
2
Amounting to treason.
"The soldiers were accused of traitorous conduct for aiding the enemy."
How to use traitorous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving like a traitor; disloyal to the point of betrayal.
Common pairings
traitorous act
traitorous behaviour
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- Comparative
- more traitorous
- Superlative
- most traitorous
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Etymology
From Old French traitros, related to traïtor ("traitor").
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What does “traitorous” mean?
The word “traitorous” means disloyal; guilty of or resembling betrayal. In plain terms, behaving like a traitor; disloyal to the point of betrayal.
How do you pronounce “traitorous”?
“Traitorous” is pronounced TRAY-tuh-ruhs (/ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “traitorous” in a sentence?
Here is “traitorous” used in a sentence: “His traitorous act cost him the trust of his closest friends.”
What part of speech is “traitorous”?
“Traitorous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “traitorous” come from?
The word “traitorous” comes from Old French. From Old French traitros, related to traïtor ("traitor").
How many meanings does “traitorous” have?
“Traitorous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: disloyal; guilty of or resembling betrayal.
