What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unloyalty
Example
His unloyalty to his team caused them to lose the game. [unloyalty: noun]
Example
She showed unloyalty to her best friend by spreading rumors about her. [unloyalty: noun]
faithlessness
Example
The politician's faithlessness towards his constituents led to his downfall. [faithlessness: noun]
Example
Her faithlessness in her own abilities prevented her from achieving her goals. [faithlessness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unloyalty is more commonly used than faithlessness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unloyalty and faithlessness?
Faithlessness is generally considered more formal than unloyalty.
