un-American

Definition

Contrary to the principles, institutions or interests of the United States; anti-American.

Etymology

From un- + American.

Example Sentences

• "Besides, how can you talk about church politics? It would certainly be anti-Catholic and might easily become un-American."
• "In 1959 ex-President Truman, never one to mince words, called the Committee the “most un-American thing in the country today.” Mr. Goodman strongly disagrees: “…unless one is prepared to blank out large and significant patches of our history, there is nothing un-American about the Un-American Activities Committee.”"
• "Surely there is nothing strange or new or threatening about such a platform. It will distress only those who have the essentially un-American view that change itself is frightening and should be avoided at all costs."