unpatriotic

adjective

un·​pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌən-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik How to pronounce unpatriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˌpa-
: not feeling or showing love for or devotion to one's country : not patriotic
protesters accused of being unpatriotic
a time when opposition to the war was considered unpatriotic
unpatriotically
ˌən-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unpatriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˌpa-
adverb

Examples of unpatriotic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vice President Kamala Harris called the flag burning and defacing of property despicable and unpatriotic. Matt Galka, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2024 Others accuse them of being unpatriotic or treasonous simply for doing their jobs. Patrick Marley, Washington Post, 19 July 2024 Democrats are the party that views America as imperfect and improvable — which is often viewed as unpatriotic by their opponents. Philip Bump, Washington Post, 4 July 2024 Why people feel unpatriotic A lack of patriotism surrounding July 4 isn't new. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unpatriotic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpatriotic was in 1758

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“Unpatriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpatriotic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

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