unpatriotic

pa·tri·ot·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pey-tree-ot-ik or, esp. British, pa-]
- /ˌpeɪ triˈɒt ɪk or, esp. British, ˌpæ-/
- /ˌʌn.pæ.trɪ.ˈɒ.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-tree-ot-ik or, esp. British, pa-]
- /ˌpeɪ triˈɒt ɪk or, esp. British, ˌpæ-/

Definitions of unpatriotic word

adjective unpatriotic of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot. 1
adjective unpatriotic expressing or inspired by patriotism: a patriotic ode. 1
adjective unpatriotic disloyal to one's country 1
adjective unpatriotic not enthusiastically supporting one's country and its ways of life 0

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Origin of unpatriotic

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Late Latin patriōticus < Greek patriōtikós. See patriot, -ic

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Parts of speech for Unpatriotic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unpatriotic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for unpatriotic

adj unpatriotic

disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.

adjective unpatriotic

apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.

All 2 Synonyms of unpatriotic