The negative form of 忠実 (faithful; loyal), formed with the prefix 不. Functions as a na-adjective: 不忠実な + noun, 不忠実だ as predicate.
Common collocations
- 不忠実な態度: disloyal attitude
- 不忠実な翻訳: unfaithful translation
- 原作に不忠実: unfaithful to the original
- 不忠実な部下: disloyal subordinate
Similar words
- 不誠実: insincere; dishonest — focuses on sincerity rather than loyalty
- 裏切り: betrayal — a stronger, more active word implying deliberate treachery
- 不義理: failing in one's social obligations — specifically about social duty