CEFR B2

disloyalty

noun

Meaning

A lack of faithfulness or allegiance to a person, country, organization, or idea.

Examples

The manager was accused of disloyalty after secretly interviewing with a rival company.
His constant criticism of the team was seen as an act of disloyalty by his teammates.

Synonyms: betrayal, treachery, perfidy, unfaithfulness

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disloyalty (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlɔɪəlti/

Definition

A lack of faithfulness or allegiance to a person, country, organization, or idea.

Examples

The manager was accused of disloyalty after secretly interviewing with a rival company.
His constant criticism of the team was seen as an act of disloyalty by his teammates.
The historical records detailed instances of disloyalty among the king's advisors.

How to Use disloyalty

disloyalty to (prepositional phrase): Lack of faithfulness towards someone or something. — "His disloyalty to the company was evident in his actions."
disloyalty among (prepositional phrase): Lack of faithfulness within a group. — "There were rumors of disloyalty among the royal guards."

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