politically correct
Example Sentences
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“I don’t mind any of them, but dwarf is the appropriate word since I have dwarfism. But the acceptable term if you want to be politically correct is little person.”
From Literature
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“I know it’s not politically correct. You’ll say, ‘Oh, so terrible.’
From Los Angeles Times
The outspoken singer acknowledged that she wants to be "more politically correct" and "way more knowledgeable" about certain subjects, but still thinks reporters should lay off a little.
From Salon
The words are as famous as her, although she now muses, “Today I’m not even sure that it’s politically correct to say that.”
From Los Angeles Times
Daub spoke with Salon about his book and whether it's "politically correct" to want your bánh mì to taste like a real bánh mì.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.