Disloyal
Disloyal adjective - Not true in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Usage example: we sensed that he was disloyal and would eventually turn on us
Nearby Words: disloyalty, disloyally
Loyal
Loyal adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Usage example: we remain loyal to the ideals for which this organization stands
Both words in one sentence
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So his loyal subordinates were proven loyal and the disloyal element was tricked into exposing themselves for a purge.
Source: Xanatos Gambit -
In If the Emperor Had a Text-to-Speech Device the Emperor is quick to list the flaws of all of his sons, both loyal and disloyal (apart from Sanguinus), making it look like this is the case.
Source: Big Screwed-Up Family -
Dong Zhuo likes to order the wholesale slaughter of the families of disloyal retainers (or those simply more loyal to the Han than to him), including women and children.
Source: Series / Three Kingdoms
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