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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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.
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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
Those who helped him make America un-American must answer for themselves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelly called it outrageous and un-American.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
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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
Those who helped him make America un-American must answer for themselves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelly called it outrageous and un-American.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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