Disloyal: meaning, definitions and examples

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disloyal	Used when someone is not loyal, especially in relationships or commitments. It can refer to personal, professional, or patriotic contexts. He was disloyal to his friends by sharing their secrets. Her disloyal actions hurt the company.
unfaithful	Typically used in romantic or marital contexts to describe someone who has been untrustworthy or has cheated. She found out he had been unfaithful during their marriage. His unfaithful acts destroyed their relationship.
treacherous	Applies to someone or something that is dangerous or deceptive, often intentionally betraying trust. It can also describe hazardous conditions. The terrain was treacherous after the storm. His treacherous behavior led to his downfall.
traitorous	Used to describe someone who betrays their country, cause, or group. It has a strong emotional and negative connotation. His traitorous deeds exposed the nation's secrets. She was condemned as traitorous for her actions.
faithless	Refers to a lack of loyalty, trust, or belief, particularly in the context of relationships or fidelity. It has a somewhat old-fashioned tone. He proved himself faithless by breaking his promises. She refused to be with a faithless partner.
duplicitous	Describes someone who is deceitful or two-faced, often hiding their true intentions or feelings. His duplicitous nature made it hard to trust him. She felt betrayed by his duplicitous actions.

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