Definition

In a way that shows a lack of loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something.

Example

He acted disloyally by betraying his friends.

Conversation

I can't believe he acted so disloyally after everything we've been through.

Yeah, it really surprised me too; I thought he was our friend.

It's hard to trust someone who can turn on you disloyally like that.

Definitely, I guess we just have to be careful about who we rely on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disloyally → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "loyal" (from Old French *leial*, meaning faithful or true) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "disloyally" means in a manner that is unfaithful or not true to a commitment.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from being 'faithful' ('loyal') — that's why disloyally means acting in an unfaithful manner.

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