disloyalty

noun dis·loy·al·ty \-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē\

Definition of DISLOYALTY

: lack of loyalty

15th century

Synonyms: infidelity, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, perfidiousness, perfidy, unfaithfulness

Antonyms: allegiance, constancy, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty

DISLOYALTY Defined for Kids

noun dis·loy·al·ty \dis-ˈlȯi-əl-tē\

plural dis·loy·al·ties

: lack of faithfulness or support <The king suspected disloyalty in his advisor.>

: an act that shows a lack of faithfulness or support <She was hurt by her friend's disloyalty.>

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