Meaning
disloyal, unfair
- Failing to show loyalty; deceitful, treacherous, or untrustworthy
- Not abiding by fair rules or standards; unsporting
In a sentence
È stata una mossa sleale per vincere la gara a ogni costo.
It was an unfair move to win the race at all costs.
L'azienda è stata denunciata per concorrenza sleale verso i rivali.
The company was sued for unfair competition against its rivals.
Non mi sarei mai aspettato un comportamento così sleale da un amico.
I never would have expected such disloyal behavior from a friend.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sleale | masculine · singular |
| sleale | feminine · singular |
| sleali | masculine · plural |
| sleali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed with the negative prefix s- added to leale (loyal, fair).
- Ends in -e in the singular, serving both masculine and feminine forms (plural: sleali).