un-American
adjective
un-Amer·i·can
ˌən-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 
: not American : not characteristic of or consistent with American customs, principles, or traditions
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Patriotism became a litmus test, and scholars who applied their expertise to offer critical analyses of America’s revered narratives were suspected of harboring a dangerous un-American ideology.
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Time, 20 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order threatening to withhold funds from sanctuary cities and states while escalating the rhetoric on deportations without due process is simply un-American.
—Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Having branded CBDCs un-American, lawmakers would need to perform rhetorical gymnastics.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This is why Trump’s attacks, though deeply un-American, have nevertheless found an eager audience.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Time, 20 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order threatening to withhold funds from sanctuary cities and states while escalating the rhetoric on deportations without due process is simply un-American.
—Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Having branded CBDCs un-American, lawmakers would need to perform rhetorical gymnastics.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This is why Trump’s attacks, though deeply un-American, have nevertheless found an eager audience.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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