Disloyalty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē/ dis·loy·al·ty

Meaning & Definition of Disloyalty

Disloyalty (noun)

  1. lack of loyalty

Disloyalty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lack of faithfulness especially to one's husband or wife

    "she was greatly pained by her husband's disloyalty"

    similar: faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness
    related: adultery, betrayal, double cross, double-dealing, duplicity, sellout, treachery, treason, deceit, deception, lying
    opposite: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty
    near: staunchness, steadfastness, dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness

  2. the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

    "His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal."

    similar: backstabbing, betrayal, business, double cross, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulness
    related: abandonment, desertion, deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness, fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickery
    opposite: allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness
    near: dependability, reliability, trustworthiness, defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disloyalty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disloyalty:

faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, backstabbing, betrayal, business, double cross, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disloyalty

Words with the opposite meaning of Disloyalty:

allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness

Related Words for Disloyalty

adultery, double-dealing, duplicity, deceit, deception, lying, abandonment, desertion, guile, two-facedness, fraud, informing, snitching, talebearing, trickery

Near Antonyms of Disloyalty

dependability, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Origin & Etymology of Disloyalty

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Disloyalty

What does "Disloyalty" mean?

"Disloyalty" means lack of loyalty. As a noun, it is defined as: lack of loyalty. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disloyalty"?

Other words for "Disloyalty" include faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy and unfaithfulness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disloyalty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disloyalty"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disloyalty". Common alternatives include faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness, backstabbing and betrayal.

What is the opposite of "Disloyalty"?

Antonyms of "Disloyalty" include allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty and fidelity. Near antonyms include dependability, reliability, honesty and trustworthiness.

How do you use "Disloyalty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disloyalty" in a sentence: "she was greatly pained by her husband's disloyalty"; "His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal.".

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

"Disloyalty" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Disloyalty"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Disloyalty"?

First known use: 15th century.