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

Disloyal; guilty of or resembling betrayal.

"His traitorous act cost him the trust of his closest friends."

Amounting to treason.

"The soldiers were accused of traitorous conduct for aiding the enemy."

How to use traitorous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBehaving like a traitor; disloyal to the point of betrayal.

Common pairings

traitorous act traitorous behaviour

more traitorous comparative, most traitorous superlative

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His _____ act cost him the trust of his closest friends.

From Old French traitros, related to traïtor ("traitor").

Origin: Old French

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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.