disloyal

/dɪsˈlɔɪəl/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈlɔɪəl/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˈlȯi(-ə)l/ (ame, mw)

disloyal — adjective

  • disloyalpositive
  • more disloyalcomparative
  • most disloyalsuperlative

1. not staying faithful to a person, group, or cause that you are expected to stand

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not staying faithful to a person, group, or cause that you are expected to stand by

例句

Some voters called the senator disloyal to her party after the speech.

call someone disloyal to + group

Nora felt disloyal to her brother after sharing the family secret.

feel disloyal to + person

同義詞
  • unfaithful

    broader everyday alternative; also used for romantic betrayal

  • traitorous

    much stronger; often used for betrayal of a country or cause

  • treacherous

    stresses secret betrayal and possible harm, not just lack of support

  • false

    more formal and slightly old-fashioned; common in phrases like 'false friend' or 'false ally'

反義詞
  • loyal

    direct opposite; staying true to a person, group, or cause

  • faithful

    emphasises continuing trust and support

  • devoted

    stronger positive word suggesting deep commitment

文法句型

be disloyal to + noun phrase

feel disloyal to + noun phrase

a disloyal + noun

用法筆記

Most often followed by 'to' plus the person, group, or cause whose trust has been broken. It is stronger than merely being unhelpful because it suggests betrayal or a shift of support.

常見錯誤

❌Mina was disloyal with her coach.
✅Mina was disloyal to her coach.
💡'disloyal' normally takes 'to' before the person or group whose trust is broken.
❌The clerk was disloyal to customers because he was rude.
✅The clerk was rude to customers.
💡'disloyal' is about betrayal or broken support, not everyday bad manners.