disloyal

American  

[dis-loi-uhl] / dɪsˈlɔɪ əl /

adjective

1. false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.

   Synonyms:

   treasonable , traitorous , perfidious , unfaithful

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disloyal British  

/ dɪsˈlɔɪəl /

adjective

1. not loyal or faithful; deserting one's allegiance or duty

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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

In turn, anyone who sides with their cause will be labeled a criminal enabler, a disloyal pariah.

From Los Angeles Times

Marggie Orozco, 65, was given the maximum sentence for "treason, incitement to hatred, and conspiracy" after community leaders reported her for what was perceived to be a disloyal message.

From Barron's

Resigning task-force member Mark Goldfeder criticized the leadership, writing, “Elevating him and then attacking those who object as somehow un‑American or disloyal … is a moral collapse disguised as courage.”

From Salon

That said, the expectation from some that Powell will be shooting her mouth off or frequently public disloyal is overdone.

From BBC

During the Civil War, Yankees and Confederates alike accused Jews of being greedy and disloyal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• disaffected
• untrustworthy