politically correct

adjective

: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of gender or race) should be eliminated

political correctness noun

Examples of politically correct in a Sentence

He later realized that his response was not politically correct.

Recent Examples on the Web

But buying into the idea that Burke was traded solely for being gay because of his own statements and those of, perhaps, politically correct teammates enamored with his popularity is, in effect, defamatory to the O’Malley family and baseball management considering their denials. —Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

Some say that's not politically correct. —Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026

One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality. —Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026

Multiple sources say Ellison is building a more brash culture that’s defiantly upending the circumspect, politically correct style that has defined Hollywood in the post-#MeToo, post-George Floyd eras. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for politically correct

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• effect
• eject

Kids Definition

politically correct

adjective

: following the belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated

political correctness noun