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politically correct

[puh-lit-ik-lee kuh-rekt] / pəˈlɪt ɪk li kəˈrɛkt /

ADJECTIVE

not causing offense

Synonyms

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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

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

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024

You might once have rolled your eyes at such politically correct, “person-first” jargon, but now that it labels your person, you will not.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

"If I had not been honest, if I had tried to make certain things more palatable or politically correct, would I have been more successful?," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

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

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

politically correct

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