disloyalty

noun

dis·​loy·​al·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce disloyalty (audio)
: 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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Many of China’s top military officials have been purged during Xi’s third term on charges of corruption or disloyalty. Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025 A lot of disloyalty this season with lots of empty words. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Kennedy defended his top aide Stefanie Spear, who has been targeted by Loomer, over her seeming disloyalty to Trump. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025 But if the president continues to treat disagreement as disloyalty — especially from vital, independent agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Congressional Budget Office — then Trump’s second term could leave a dark mark on the country. Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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