traitorous

trai·tor·ous

adj \ˈtrā-tə-rəs, ˈtrā-trəs\

Definition of TRAITOROUS

1

: guilty or capable of treason

2

: constituting treason <traitorous activities>

— trai·tor·ous·ly adverb

Examples of TRAITOROUS

1. <when our coach took a job at a rival college, a few traitorous players went right along with him>

First Known Use of TRAITOROUS

14th century

Related to TRAITOROUS

Synonyms: disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, faithless, 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

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