loyalties
word · lemma: loyalty
Definition
Loyalties are the feelings of support, faithfulness, or duty that a person has for different people, groups, or causes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural to show that someone might feel divided between different groups or causes (e.g. 'conflicting loyalties'). Common in discussions of personal values, ethics, or when people must choose sides.
Spanish: lealtadesPortuguese (BR): lealdadesPortuguese (PT): lealdadesChinese (Simplified): 忠诚心Chinese (Traditional): 忠誠心Hindi: निष्ठाएँArabic: ولاءاتBengali: নিষ্ঠা - আনুগত্যRussian: преданность - лояльностьJapanese: 忠誠心Vietnamese: lòng trung thànhKorean: 충성심Turkish: bağlılıkUrdu: وفاداریاںIndonesian: loyalitas - kesetiaan
Example Sentences
He has strong loyalties to his family.
basic
People have different loyalties depending on their experiences.
basic
His loyalties are with his old friends.
basic
She's struggling with competing loyalties at work and at home.
natural
Sometimes your loyalties can surprise you when you have to make a tough choice.
natural
He had to balance his loyalties to his team with his sense of honesty.
natural