Disloyal

/dɪsˈlɔɪ.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not loyal; betraying or showing a lack of allegiance.

Her disloyal actions against the team led to her expulsion.

Failing to be faithful to a person, cause, or loyalty.

He was considered disloyal for switching sides during the conflict.

Being unfaithful or treacherous.

The disloyal friend leaked confidential information.

Showing treachery or betrayal.

The organization's disloyal members were quickly identified.

From dis- + loyal, meaning 'not loyal.'

disloyal to

Being unfaithful or untrue to someone or something.

disloyalty

The trait of being disloyal.

loyal

Showing firm and constant support.

betray

To be disloyal to someone.

Backstabber

I can't trust him; he's such a backstabber.

Traitor

Don't be a traitor to your friends.