adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' lo ̇ i(- ə )l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desleial, desloial, from des- dis- + leal loyal
Date: 15th century
: lacking in loyalty also : showing an absence of allegiance, devotion, obligation, faith, or support <his disloyal refusal to help his friend>
synonyms see FAITHLESS
– dis · loy · al · ly \ - ' lo ̇ i- ə -l ē \ adverb