anti-American

adjective

an·​ti-Amer·​i·​can ˌan-tē-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 

-ˈmər-, 

-ˈme-rə-, 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: opposed or hostile to the people or the government policies of the U.S.

anti-Americanism

ˌan-tē-ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌni-zəm 

ˌan-ˌtī-

noun

Examples of anti-American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such an image of irresolution encourages anti-American governments and terrorist groups. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This tradition of forceful anti-American sentiment among European intellectuals went into steep decline after the abrupt end of the Cold War in the late Eighties. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Many race idolaters and anti-American commentators are simply playing a role, including Reid's pal Jemele Hill. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

The North American United Bid had to overcome concerns about the United States’ big role amid growing anti-American sentiment. — Kevin Baxter follow june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-American

• american