disloyalty

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

disloyalty — noun

1. behaviour that shows you are not faithfully supporting someone who has a rightfu

1.名詞B2
釋義

behaviour that shows you are not faithfully supporting someone who has a rightful claim to your help or defence, such as a friend, a family member, an employer, or your country.

例句

Mei-Lin's family saw her decision to testify against them as an act of disloyalty.

collocation: act of disloyalty

Spreading false rumours about a colleague is a form of disloyalty that destroys workplace trust.

noun pattern: a form of disloyalty

同義詞
  • betrayal

    More active and personal — betrayal usually involves deliberate harm after trust was given, while disloyalty can be a passive failure to support.

  • treachery

    Stronger and more dramatic, often used in political, military, or high-stakes contexts; implies deception and intentional harm.

  • faithlessness

    Focuses on broken promises or vows, especially in close relationships; more emotional and personal than disloyalty.

反義詞
  • loyalty

    The direct opposite — steady faithfulness and support to a person, group, or cause.

  • allegiance

    Formal, often used for duty to a country or leader; implies a binding commitment.

  • devotion

    Stronger emotional attachment and enthusiastic support, not just duty.

文法句型

disloyalty + to/towards [person/group/country]

act of disloyalty

用法筆記

Often used with prepositions 'to' or 'towards' to specify the person or group let down (e.g. 'disloyalty to the team', 'disloyalty towards a friend'). Also common in the structures 'an act of disloyalty' and 'accusations of disloyalty'.

常見錯誤

❌He was accused of disloyalty against his country.
✅He was accused of disloyalty to his country.
💡The standard preposition is 'to', not 'against'.
❌Disloyalty is when you don't support your friends.
✅Disloyalty is the failure to support a person who has a claim to your loyalty.
💡Avoid defining a noun with 'when'.