disloyal

dis·loy·al

adjective \(ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l\

Definition of DISLOYAL

: lacking in loyalty; also : showing an absence of allegiance, devotion, obligation, faith, or support <his disloyal refusal to help his friend>

— dis·loy·al·ly \-ˈlȯi-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of DISLOYAL

1. It would be disloyal to abandon them.
2. <we sensed that he was disloyal and would eventually turn on us>

Origin of DISLOYAL

Middle English, from Anglo-French desleial, desloial, from des- dis- + leal loyal

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DISLOYAL

Synonyms

faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Antonyms

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true

Related Words

irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Near Antonyms

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate

See Synonym Discussion at faithless

Rhymes with DISLOYAL

coal oil, corn oil, fish oil, fixed oil, free-soil, fuel oil, gas oil, night soil, palm oil, red soil, rose oil, shale oil, snake oil, sperm oil, subsoil, tung oil, white oil