: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated
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Examples of politically correct in a Sentence
He later realized that his response was not politically correct.
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Why not bring mom back as a talking, politically correct Prius, mercilessly badgering her environmentally insensitive son?
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The politically correct nouns, verbs and adjectives used to shield their sayers and writers from criticism.
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Enormous effort went in to making this movie diverse and politically correct.
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No one here is going to pretend like the president is always politically correct.
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Pres @realDonaldTrump wasn't elected for his ability or willingness to be politically correct.
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Despite its good-old-boy image, NASCAR has largely followed the politically correct playbook.
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There's no excusing or explaining his commentary as tough, non-politically correct language.
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The Republicans—besides hating you for being coastal liberals desperate to promote your politically correct worldview—have some business worries, too.
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First Known Use of politically correct
1934
POLITICALLY CORRECT Defined for English Language Learners
politically correct
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: agreeing with the idea that people should be careful to not use language or behave in a way that could offend a particular group of people
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