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Disloyally: meaning, definitions and examples

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disloyally

 

[ dɪsˈlɔɪəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disloyal manner

In a way that shows a lack of loyalty or faithfulness.

Synonyms

faithlessly, traitorously, treacherously, unfaithfully

Examples of usage

  • He acted disloyally towards his colleagues by leaking confidential information.
  • She was accused of behaving disloyally to her best friend.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that goes against loyalty

Acting in a manner that goes against the principles of loyalty.

Synonyms

faithlessly, treacherously, unloyally

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was punished for disloyally abandoning his post.
  • The employee was fired for disloyally sharing company secrets.

Translations

Translations of the word "disloyally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslealmente

🇮🇳 विश्वासघातपूर्वक

🇩🇪 illoyal

🇮🇩 tidak setia

🇺🇦 нелояльно

🇵🇱 nielojalnie

🇯🇵 不忠実に (ふちゅうじつに)

🇫🇷 déloyalement

🇪🇸 deslealmente

🇹🇷 sadakatsizce

🇰🇷 불충실하게

🇸🇦 بخيانة

🇨🇿 neloajálně

🇸🇰 nelojálne

🇨🇳 不忠诚地 (bù zhōngchéng de)

🇸🇮 nelojalno

🇮🇸 ótryggilega

🇰🇿 сенімсіздікпен

🇬🇪 არალოიალურად

🇦🇿 sadiq olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 deslealmente

Etymology

The word 'disloyally' is derived from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'loyally' meaning 'faithful and devoted'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of loyalty has been valued in various cultures throughout history, and the opposite, disloyalty, has been seen as a betrayal of trust and allegiance.

See also: disloyal, disloyalty, loyalist, loyally, loyalty, unloyally.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,526, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.