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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Continue reading … 'DISAPPOINTED' – Biden's son slams Harris memoir for disloyalty to father's administration. FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Moreover, sometimes a leader falsely alleges a coup plot to purge members of the government suspected of disloyalty. John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025 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 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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