disloyalty

noun

dis·​loy·​al·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce disloyalty (audio)
Synonyms of disloyaltynext
: lack of loyalty

Examples of disloyalty in a Sentence

His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal. She had no tolerance for disloyalty among those under her command.
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Walt had long described himself as a benevolent father to his workers, and the strike seemed an act of personal betrayal and disloyalty verging on patricide. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 In this small-scale thriller, disloyalty and passion are judged almost as harshly as murder. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026 Pictures removed Azmoun later removed the pictures but was still lambasted on state TV on Thursday with soccer pundit Mohammad Misaghi saying the striker’s actions had been an act of disloyalty. Reuters, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 Research on group dynamics shows that dissent is often interpreted as disloyalty rather than contribution. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disloyalty

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disloyalty was in the 15th century

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“Disloyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disloyalty. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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