Definition

Not showing loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something.

Example

He was considered nonloyal for switching teams mid-season.

Conversation

I can't believe Jake would betray us like that.

I know, right? It's so nonloyal of him.

I thought he was better than that.

Me too, it really hurts to see someone be so nonloyal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonloyal → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "loyal" (from Old French *leial*, meaning faithful or true). The word "nonloyal" means not faithful or not true to someone or something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'faithful' ('loyal') — that's why nonloyal means not being faithful.

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