disloyal
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- disloyalist noun
- disloyally adverb
Etymology
Origin of disloyal
1470–80; < Middle French desloial, Old French desleal, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + leal loyal
Example Sentences
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But we find that these generations are particularly brand disloyal.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
They were trying to avoid seeming judgmental, unenlightened or disloyal to a socially expected script.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
That said, the expectation from some that Powell will be shooting her mouth off or frequently public disloyal is overdone.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Beyond the restrictions on media outlets, the Pentagon has taken a series of steps this year to try and identify officials who are deemed disloyal or who provide information to reporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
“They said there is a list circulating, Ifeoma, of lecturers who are disloyal to the university. They said they might be fired. They said your name is on it.”
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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