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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Treating rumors as diagnostic signals of uncertainty or weak trust, rather than disloyalty, helps leaders improve communication and align words with observable actions. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Easley also argued constructive criticism was too often viewed as disloyalty and that many employees felt safer remaining silent than challenging decisions. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 Discontent with congressional inaction also became an issue in Massie’s primary, as what was long celebrated as independence and principle was instead framed as disloyalty, grandstanding, and mindless obstructionism. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026 The two have spent months attacking each other in television ads and debates, accusing one another of fraud, dishonesty, and ideological disloyalty to the MAGA movement. Nik Popli, Time, 18 May 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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