un–American

adjective un–Amer·i·can \ˌən-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən\

: not agreeing with American values, principles, or traditions

Full Definition of UN-AMERICAN

: not American : not characteristic of or consistent with American customs, principles, or traditions

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