UnAmerican?

Question

What is that supposed to mean? UnBritish. Nah it is just something we wouldn't say here. UnAustralian. Nah.

Rico it's sounds to me as though it is a word used by unintelligent people that are wishing to make intelligent free thinking truth seekers, feel that they are not part of the United States of America.

Look clown, the only thing I am disputing is your spelling. It is atrocious and people that come on this site are expected by the people who use it to at least use the English language properly. Text speak or alteration of English spelling is not appreciated pal.

Answer 1

It is a word thrown around by those who wish to impugn your patriotism if you don't agree with their narrow view of what America should represent. Against the war, Un-American! Think the President is a liar and a schmo, Un-American! Think the Patriot Act is a frighting attack on the Constitution, Un-American!

Answer 2

Unamerican is a term used 2 describe ne1 or nething which doesn't conform 2 the set norms of American society, Unaustralian I dunno but Unbritish? I don't c if there's ever goin 2 be need 2 use that term.

I m an Indian n I've been studyin in the UK. England, 4 the past 3 yrs n I've seen so many examples of native white folks bendin over backwards 2 accomodate coloured foreigners like me, America is much more demandin as compared 2 Britain which I think has by far most long lastin integration policy. I've heard stories where American public showed their unwillingness 2 let ne1 from 3rd world settle easily but in Britain ppl wud be extra nice 2 similar ppl although some ppl from that very region seem hell bent upon 2 undermine law of this generous island. I will always be grateful of British 4 makin me feel 1 of their own without pressurisin me 2 give up my identity.

Answer 3

People have used the term "un-American" too loosely, equating it with "anti-Americanism." Technically, "un-American" would mean "NOT American," anything that is not uniquely American or originating from the United States. By this definition, immigrants and imported products & goods would be "un-American."

Would being "unqualified" or "unclothed" mean one being AGAINST qualifications or clothing, respectively? Of course not. Seems kind of silly when you look at it more closely.

Then again, the average bigot would have little understanding of wordplay or meanings of roots. LOL

Answer 4

Fittingly this expression is a direct translation of Nazi Germany's "undeutsch" (=ungerman) that was used to condemn everything that the new rulers didn't like, from modern art and literature to certain sports, and especially anything that was not "patriotic" as they saw it, which of course was first and foremost any criticism of the leadership and the party.
Sounds familiar?

Answer 5

The word unamerican has been around for ages but that's what they are, just words. I don't know why we put such power in those words when we could just turn a deaf ear and not let those kinds of words affend us.

Answer 6

That's a good question - and your examples are great.
I suspect it is an overused term used to try and put someone who doesn't agree with your particular political agenda on the defensive by calling his or her patriotism into question.

Answer 7

It's a slam that people can use who don't believe what they believe.

Answer 8

lie to americans my make the ticket...........lets listen.