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Unpatriotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpatriotic

 

[ ʌnˈpeɪtriˌɑtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

disloyal behavior

Unpatriotic refers to actions or attitudes that show a lack of loyalty or support for one's country. Such behavior can be seen as treasonous or disrespectful towards national values. It often encompasses actions that undermine the interests or integrity of a nation.

Synonyms

disloyal, treasonous, unfaithful

Examples of usage

  • His unpatriotic remarks angered many citizens.
  • She was accused of unpatriotic activities during the war.
  • They considered it unpatriotic to criticize the government abroad.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpatriotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não patriótico

🇮🇳 अराष्ट्रीय

🇩🇪 unpatriotisch

🇮🇩 tidak patriotik

🇺🇦 антипатріотичний

🇵🇱 niepatriotyczny

🇯🇵 非愛国的

🇫🇷 non patriotique

🇪🇸 no patriótico

🇹🇷 vatansever olmayan

🇰🇷 비애국적인

🇸🇦 غير وطني

🇨🇿 nepatriotický

🇸🇰 nepatriotický

🇨🇳 不爱国的

🇸🇮 nepatriotski

🇮🇸 óþjóðlegur

🇰🇿 отаншыл емес

🇬🇪 არაპატრიოტული

🇦🇿 vətənpərvər olmayan

🇲🇽 no patriótico

Etymology

The word 'unpatriotic' is formed by the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation, added to 'patriotic'. The term 'patriotic' originates from the Latin word 'patriota', meaning a 'fellow countryman', which in turn derives from 'patria', meaning 'fatherland' or 'native country'. The concept of patriotism became more pronounced in culture and politics during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in the context of national independence and identity. The first use of 'unpatriotic' in English can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it was often used to describe actions that were perceived as a betrayal or lack of commitment to one's nation, particularly during times of war or national crisis. Today, the term carries strong connotations and is often employed in political discourse to label dissent or criticism that deviates from the accepted patriotic narrative.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,263, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.