disloyalty

noun

dis·​loy·​al·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce disloyalty (audio)
Synonyms of disloyaltynext
: lack of loyalty

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His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal. She had no tolerance for disloyalty among those under her command.
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And still, some people insist that admitting the flaws in our history — and our present — constitutes an act of innate disloyalty. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 The first three fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War and were expelled for disloyalty. — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Of the six House members expelled, the first three fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War and were expelled for disloyalty. — Kevin Freking, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for disloyalty

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disloyalty was in the 15th century

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