Unpatriotic Meaning in English
word
ənˌpeɪtɹiˈɑtɪk
un-pay-tree-AH-tik
ʌnpˌætɹɪˈɒtɪk
un-pat-ri-OT-ik
Definition
If someone is unpatriotic, they do not feel or show love and loyalty to their country.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a strong criticism, sometimes politically charged. It implies disloyalty to one’s country or values. Common with actions or attitudes, sometimes controversial. Usually formal or semi-formal.
Spanish: antipatriótico - poco patrióticoPortuguese (BR): antipatriótico - não patrióticoPortuguese (PT): antipatriótico - pouco patrióticoChinese (Simplified): 不爱国的Chinese (Traditional): 不愛國的Hindi: अदेशभक्तArabic: غير وطنيBengali: অদেশপ্রেমিক - দেশপ্রেমহীনRussian: непатриотичный - нелояльный (к стране)Japanese: 非愛国的Vietnamese: không yêu nước - thiếu lòng yêu nướcKorean: 비애국적인Turkish: vatansever olmayan - vatanseverliğe aykırıUrdu: غیر محب وطن - بے وفا (ملک کے لیے)Indonesian: tidak patriotik - tidak cinta tanah air
Example Sentences
People called his actions unpatriotic.
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Burning the flag is seen as unpatriotic by many.
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He was accused of being unpatriotic because of his opinions.
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Criticizing the government doesn't automatically make someone unpatriotic.
natural
They were labeled unpatriotic just for questioning official policies.
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Refusing to sing the national anthem is sometimes called unpatriotic.
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