Unloyally: meaning, definitions and examples

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unloyally

 

[ ʌnˈlɔɪəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disloyal manner

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

Synonyms

disloyally, faithlessly, treacherously

Examples of usage

  • He unloyally betrayed his best friend by spreading rumors about him.
  • She unloyally switched sides when she saw an opportunity for personal gain.

Translations

Translations of the word "unloyally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslealmente

🇮🇳 अविश्वासपूर्वक

🇩🇪 illoyal

🇮🇩 tidak setia

🇺🇦 нелояльно

🇵🇱 nielojalnie

🇯🇵 不忠実に (ふちゅうじつに)

🇫🇷 déloyalement

🇪🇸 deslealmente

🇹🇷 sadakatsizce

🇰🇷 불충실하게 (bulchungsilhage)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مخلص

🇨🇿 neloajálně

🇸🇰 nelojálne

🇨🇳 不忠实地 (bù zhōngshí de)

🇸🇮 nelojalno

🇮🇸 ótrygglega

🇰🇿 адал емес

🇬🇪 უღალატოდ

🇦🇿 sədaqətsizcə

🇲🇽 deslealmente

Etymology

The word 'unloyally' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'loyally' meaning 'with loyalty or faithfulness'. The usage of 'unloyally' dates back to the late 19th century, where it was used to describe actions that demonstrated a lack of loyalty or faithfulness. Over time, it has become a commonly used adverb in English language to convey the idea of disloyalty or betrayal.

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