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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Because, as well as insisting on the superiority of white protestant morality and culture, the Klan viewed labor unions as un-American foreign ideologies tied to socialism and Bolshevism – all promoted by Jewish and Catholic agitators.
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025
These are un-American attempts to restrict the kinds of stories and jokes that may be told, to silence criticism and dissent.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
By mid-season, Dale is convinced that Hank’s new, thoroughly un-American love of soccer could only be the result of a Manchurian Candidate–style brainwashing.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Targeting public universities like CUNY is profoundly un-American.
—James Davis, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025
These are un-American attempts to restrict the kinds of stories and jokes that may be told, to silence criticism and dissent.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
By mid-season, Dale is convinced that Hank’s new, thoroughly un-American love of soccer could only be the result of a Manchurian Candidate–style brainwashing.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Targeting public universities like CUNY is profoundly un-American.
—James Davis, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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