Definition of politically correct
: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated
Examples of politically correct in a Sentence
He later realized that his response was not politically correct.
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That makes the hypocrisy of their politically correct public statements misleading at best.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2022
This column runs the serious risk of not being politically correct.
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2021
Using language that is not politically correct toward others is something that everyone needs to be cautious about.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2021
How about all of those Republican senators that voted thinking that helping the Democrats is such a wonderful thing to do, so politically correct.
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Harold Maass, The Week, 8 Nov. 2021
Ever more woke and politically correct, colleges are reducing reliance on things like SAT tests that actually are decent predictors of collegiate success.
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Richard Vedder, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021
Forman’s inadequacy perfectly anticipates today’s politically correct culture.
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Armond White, National Review, 12 Nov. 2021
Critics took to social media to blast the attempt to describe the crime wave as something other than looting, with some suggesting the change wouldn't make any difference, and others calling it an attempt at being politically correct.
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Fox News, 23 Nov. 2021
Homes and offices in Washington, D.C., must display every politically correct lawn sign there is.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 8 Nov. 2021
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“Politically correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politically%20correct. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of politically correct was in 1934
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