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Definition of "un-american" []

  • Not pertaining to or resembling America or Americans; not characteristic of American principles or methods; foreign to American customs; noting especially the concerns of the United States: as, un-American legislation; un-American manners.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "un-american" in a sentence
  • "Wow ... reading through these comments just reinforces the ignorance on the right and their very un-american position regarding our commander in chief."
  • "Blatant exclusion is not only un-american but flat out discriminatory."
  • "I believe back during the reign of error, the GOP would have called that un-american and treasonous .... hmmm"