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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The thought of being limited to a choice between two Republicans — or two Democrats — for governor is unacceptable and un-American.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The faculty, to their credit, rejected Lowell’s proposal as un-American.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The thought of being limited to a choice between two Republicans — or two Democrats — for governor is unacceptable and un-American.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Anything less is undemocratic and simply un-American.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The faculty, to their credit, rejected Lowell’s proposal as un-American.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The thought of being limited to a choice between two Republicans — or two Democrats — for governor is unacceptable and un-American.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Anything less is undemocratic and simply un-American.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Un-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-American. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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