disloyalty
|dis-loy-al-ty|
B2
/dɪsˈlɔɪəlti/
betrayal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disloyalty' originates from the Old French word 'desloialté', where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'loial' meant 'loyal'.
Historical Evolution
'desloialté' transformed into the Middle English word 'disloyalte', and eventually became the modern English word 'disloyalty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of loyalty', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unfaithful or treacherous to a person, country, or organization.
His disloyalty to the company was evident when he shared confidential information with competitors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39