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politically correct

[puh-lit-ik-lee kuh-rekt] / pəˈlɪt ɪk li kəˈrɛkt /
ADJECTIVE
not causing offense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
PC
STRONG
considerate diplomatic gender-free inclusive inoffensive multicultural multiculturally sensitive politic respectful sensitive sensitive to others
WEAK
bias-free liberal nondiscriminatory nonracist nonsexist unbiased unprejudiced

Example Sentences

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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

Fellow Frenchman André Santini has an entire entry on Kevin Costner, who was supposedly the politically correct movement’s favorite Hollywood hunk.

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

He added he thought "woke" meant "politically correct" but did not believe the message was racist or offensive.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

He’s always saying that he doesn’t see the color of a man’s skin, but I know that’s just politically correct talk.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick