un-American
not American; not characteristic of or proper to the U.S.; foreign or opposed to the characters, values, standards, goals, etc., of the U.S.
Origin of un-American
1Other words from un-American
- un-A·mer·i·can·ism, noun
Words Nearby un-American
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How to use un-American in a sentence
Fortunately, these un-American arguments are destined to fail with the American public as the issue ripens.
The United States Needs Corporate 'Loyalty Oaths' | Jonathan Alter | August 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt seems almost un-American to double down on the Clinton and Bush dynasties that ran the country for a generation.
At risk of appearing un-American by not bashing everything Russian, know this: No Olympics are perfect.
And any lover of “Seinfeld” would regard banning the “Soup Nazi” episode as scandalously un-American.
He would go on to name names before the House un-American Activities Committee as a friendly witness.
The Real Walt Disney, Not the ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Version | Andrew Romano | December 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Then came that un-American sight, a wall of protection built around a city.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback | Willard GlazierShe thought Leila must have been born in Ireland, for she was at times utterly un-American in her manner of speaking.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterThe new United States postage stamps have a very un-American look.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr TiffanyUpon all hands the doctrine is condemned as an un-American appeal to passion and a wicked exaggeration of social conditions.
Socialism | John SpargoIt is an extortion and a waste, besides being the only un-American factor in the whole harvester business.
The Romance of the Reaper | Herbert Newton Casson
British Dictionary definitions for un-American
not in accordance with the aims, ideals, customs, etc, of the US
against the interests of the US
Derived forms of un-American
- un-Americanism, noun
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Cultural definitions for un-American
A term used, primarily by extreme conservatives, to attack principles or practices considered to be at odds with the values of most Americans. Many object to the use of the term on the grounds that it is vague, shortsighted, and intolerant.
Notes for un-American
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