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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And what would really blow their un-American minds is that, despite America’s not undeserved reputation for rampant materialism, none of this is about money.
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable — never.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 16 July 2024
Political violence is unacceptable, senseless, and un-American.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 14 July 2024
Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable—never.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable — never.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 16 July 2024
Political violence is unacceptable, senseless, and un-American.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 14 July 2024
Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable—never.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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