left of center

phrase

: having, supporting, or showing progressive or liberal views : leaning toward the left politically

His political views are slightly left of center.

—often hyphenated when used before a noun

left-of-center voters

Examples of left of center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That's a question a lot of people, especially those left of center, are asking. — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Nov. 2025

The bullet entered her chest left of center and exited right-center out her back, missing her spine by less than an inch. — William D. Brown, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2025

Schatzman's vehicle went left of center on the road and was struck by Boone, 76, who was driving a 2022 Ford Maverick. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025

As an independent moderate voter who leans left of center, I am frustrated by Democrats’ inability to unify behind a consistent, effective message. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for left of center

• epicenter
• multicenter
• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer