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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That certainly seems un-American.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The best solution to this outrageously un-American problem is for Congress to act.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Having violent, untrained and masked agents terrorizing our communities is unacceptable and un-American.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The best solution to this outrageously un-American problem is for Congress to act.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Having violent, untrained and masked agents terrorizing our communities is unacceptable and un-American.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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