disloyalty

dis·loy·al·ty

noun \-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē\

Definition of DISLOYALTY

: lack of loyalty

Examples of DISLOYALTY

1. <she was greatly pained by her husband's disloyalty>
2. <sexual abuse of a young person by a clergyman is usually regarded as the ultimate disloyalty>

First Known Use of DISLOYALTY

15th century

Related to DISLOYALTY

Synonyms: infidelity, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness

Antonyms: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty

Related Words: adultery; betrayal, double-cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason; deceit, deception, lying

Near Antonyms: staunchness, steadfastness; dependability, reliability; honesty, trustworthiness

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