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disloyal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlɔɪəl/

Definitions

  • Lacking loyalty or faithfulness to a person, cause, or organization.
  • Acting against one's allegiance or trust.
  • Betraying confidence or trust placed in someone.

Usage Examples

  • He was considered disloyal for revealing company secrets.
  • A disloyal friend often spreads rumors behind one's back.
  • The soldier was court-martialed for his disloyal actions.
  • Disloyal behavior can damage long-standing relationships.

Etymology

Derived from Old French desloial, from Latin dis- (apart) + legalis (lawful).

Synonyms

  • Unfaithful
  • Treacherous
  • Betraying
  • Perfidious
  • False

Antonyms

  • Loyal
  • Faithful
  • Trustworthy
  • Devoted
  • Allegiant

Translations

Language Translations Pronunciations
French déloyal /de.lwa.jal/
Spanish desleal /des.leˈal/
German illoyal /ɪˈlɔʏ̯aːl/
Russian нелояльный /nʲɪlɐˈjalʲnɨj/
Chinese (Mandarin) 不忠 /bù zhōng/
Japanese 不忠実 /fuchūjitsu/
Hindi वफादार नहीं /vafādār nahīṃ/
Tamil விசுவாசமற்ற /visuvācamatra/
Telugu విశ్వాసఘాతక /viśvāsaghātaka/
Kannada ನಂಬಿಕೆಗೆ ಮೋಸಗಡು /nambikege mōsagaḍu/
Marathi विश्वासघातकी /viśvāsaghātakī/
Bengali বিশ্বাসঘাতক /biśbāshghātak/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪsˈlɔɪəl/
  • American English: /dɪsˈlɔɪəl/
  • Indian English: /dɪsˈlɔɪəl/

Historical Usage

The term "disloyal" has been in use since the 15th century, primarily in the context of feudal allegiance and betrayal.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, disloyalty is viewed as a serious social offense, particularly in family, political, or professional relationships.

More Information

The concept of disloyalty plays a significant role in literature, politics, and interpersonal relationships, often highlighting betrayal and its consequences on trust and society.

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