unpatriotic

/'ʌn,pætri'ɔtik/

Thân thiện

A person is being unpatriotic by refusing to stand for the national anthem.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not patriotic; showing a lack of love, support, or loyalty for one's own country. It describes actions, attitudes, or sentiments that are contrary to the interests or well-being of one's nation.

Usage

The adjective "unpatriotic" is used to characterize a person, action, statement, or belief as failing to demonstrate proper devotion to one's country. It is often used in political or social commentary and can carry a strong negative judgment.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Refusing to vote was seen by some as an unpatriotic act.
  • The senator accused the protestors of being unpatriotic.
  • Criticizing the government during a war is sometimes labeled as unpatriotic.

Advanced Usage

• "to be deemed/considered unpatriotic": to be judged or regarded as lacking patriotism.
  • His opposition to the policy was deemed unpatriotic by his opponents.
• "unpatriotic sentiment": a feeling or opinion that shows a lack of national loyalty.
  • The leader warned against the spread of unpatriotic sentiment.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpatriotically (adverb): in an unpatriotic manner.
  • He was accused of acting unpatriotically.
• Nonpatriotic (adjective): a more neutral synonym for not being patriotic.
• Disloyal (adjective): failing to be loyal, which can apply to a country or other entities.

Synonyms

• Disloyal
• Traitorous (much stronger, implying betrayal)
• Seditionary (related to inciting rebellion against the state)

Antonyms

• Patriotic
• Nationalistic
• Loyal

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Un-American": (chiefly US) behavior or ideas considered contrary to American interests or values; a concept similar to "unpatriotic" in a specific national context.
  • The committee investigated what it called un-American activities.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. showing lack of love for your country

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disloyal