Unpatriotic
(adjective)
- Not showing love or loyalty to one's country.
- Disrespectful or disloyal to one's country.
Origin:
Formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'patriotic', meaning 'having love and devotion to one's country'. this adjective was formed in the 17th century.
Examples:
- The young man's actions were considered unpatriotic by many of his fellow citizens.
- The senator was accused of making unpatriotic comments about the military.
- Many people saw the burning of the flag as an unpatriotic act.
- The opposition accused the ruling party of being unpatriotic for signing the controversial treaty.
- Unpatriotic behavior is not tolerated by the military.