politically correct

Example Sentences

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She has the spine to hold her own against him, but it’s hard to play withholding, particularly when the film needs her character to be both the voice of reason and a politically correct scold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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 • Mar. 26, 2025

“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025

Language once considered hostile has become common, sometimes precisely because it runs counter to politically correct sensibilities.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“It’s not exactly politically correct, if you know what I mean.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio