disloyal
[dis-loi-uh l]
- false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
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Origin of disloyal
Synonyms
See more synonyms for disloyal on Thesaurus.comunfaithful, perfidious, traitorous, treasonable.
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Examples from the Web for disloyal
Contemporary Examples
Mader even told the Swiss paper that he purposefully did not promote gay Swiss Guards out of fear that they would be disloyal.
Vatican’s Pope-Protecting Swiss Guards Accused Of Secret Gay LobbyBarbie Latza Nadeau
January 24, 2014
Disobedient businessmen, disloyal functionaries, and opposition activists—these are the “criminals” the Kremlin wishes to pursue.
Did this make Romney and other moderates bad or disloyal Republicans?
She was a loyal friend, and she knew I was never going to be disloyal to her.
In strong, matter-of-fact voices, the girls painted themselves as disloyal, untrustworthy, and sneaky.
Historical Examples
Mississippi was disloyal, and didn't deserve to have any representative.
You will perceive that I am disloyal to a member of my Council so that I may be loyal to my country.
The SnareRafael Sabatini
This was considered a sort of disloyal falling away from the ruling feeling.
ChanceJoseph Conrad
It would have been disloyal, an admission that all was over, the beginning of the end.
RomanceJoseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
"I demand an explanation of your disloyal conduct," said Angela proudly.
A Romance of the West IndiesEugne Sue
disloyal
- not loyal or faithful; deserting one's allegiance or duty
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Word Origin and History for disloyal
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