unconstitutional

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

Adjective

Examples

That recently passed political bill has been declared unconstitutional.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “unconstitutional” mean?

Contrary to or violative of the constitution of a state or other sovereign institution.

Is “unconstitutional” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.