Disloyal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l/ dis·loy·al

Meaning & Definition of Disloyal

Disloyal (adjective)

  1. lacking in loyalty; also, showing an absence of allegiance, devotion, obligation, faith, or support

Disloyal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not true in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "we sensed that he was disloyal and would eventually turn on us"

    similar: faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
    related: irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
    opposite: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true
    near: 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disloyal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disloyal:

faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disloyal

Words with the opposite meaning of Disloyal:

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true

Related Words for Disloyal

irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Near Antonyms of Disloyal

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

Word Forms of Disloyal

Derived words: disloyally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Disloyal

Middle English, from Anglo-French desleial, desloial, from des- dis- + leal loyal

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disloyal

What does "Disloyal" mean?

"Disloyal" means lacking in loyalty; also, showing an absence of allegiance, devotion, obligation, faith, or support. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking in loyalty; also, showing an absence of allegiance, devotion, obligation, faith, or support.

What is another word for "Disloyal"?

Other words for "Disloyal" include faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous and treacherous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disloyal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disloyal"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disloyal". Common alternatives include faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful and untrue.

What is the opposite of "Disloyal"?

Antonyms of "Disloyal" include constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast and loyal. Near antonyms include dependable, dutiful, reliable and responsible.

How do you use "Disloyal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disloyal" in a sentence: "we sensed that he was disloyal and would eventually turn on us".

Is "Disloyal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disloyal" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Disloyal"?

"Disloyal" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as dis·loy·al.

What is the origin of the word "Disloyal"?

"Disloyal" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French desleial, desloial, from des- dis- + leal loyal. First known use: 15th century.