disloyalty

noun

dis·​loy·​al·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce disloyalty (audio)
: lack of loyalty

Examples of disloyalty in a Sentence

His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal. She had no tolerance for disloyalty among those under her command.
Recent Examples on the Web They were often seen as distractions or even a sign of disloyalty. Sarah Travers, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Right-wing politicians often play on ethnic and cultural resentments, using the specter of disloyalty of particular domestic groups as the basis for populist political movements. Harris Mylonas, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2022 Instead of piling on, Trump was relatively disciplined, even criticizing George Clooney for his disloyalty. S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024 But Xi remains determined to root out corruption and disloyalty. Nectar Gan, CNN, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for disloyalty 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disloyalty was in the 15th century

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“Disloyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disloyalty. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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