adjective
unpatriotic
Unpatriotic (adjective) means lacking loyalty or devotion to one's country. Example: “Critics were quickly labeled unpatriotic for questioning the war.”
adjective
1
Lacking loyalty or devotion to one's country.
"Critics were quickly labeled unpatriotic for questioning the war."
How to use unpatriotic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot showing love or support for your own country.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unpatriotic
- Superlative
- most unpatriotic
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Etymology
From un- + patriotic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unpatriotic
biotic
exotic
erotic
robotic
chaotic
idiotic
neurotic
narcotic
hypnotic
amniotic
probiotic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unpatriotic” mean?
The word “unpatriotic” means lacking loyalty or devotion to one's country. In plain terms, not showing love or support for your own country.
How do you use “unpatriotic” in a sentence?
Here is “unpatriotic” used in a sentence: “Critics were quickly labeled unpatriotic for questioning the war.”
What part of speech is “unpatriotic”?
“Unpatriotic” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unpatriotic?
"unpatriotic" (adjective) means lacking loyalty or devotion to one's country.
