politically correct

adjective

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

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He later realized that his response was not politically correct.

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Not out of a need to be politically correct but in an attempt to hire the right person, and not just the right man for the job. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: It’s long past time for a woman to be an NBA head coach," 1 Sep. 2019 Would women in their position be content with muttering a few politically correct assertions? — Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood Must Pull Out of Georgia," 7 June 2019 It’s not imposed by some politically correct mandate. — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "Joe Pequeno can like whatever tweets he wants. And he can get fired for it," 6 June 2019 Instead, the school board chose the easy route and sided with the popular politically correct position. — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: My allegiance is to the people," 11 July 2019 Stop working soooo hard on being politically correct. . — Paul Farhi, Washington Post, "Trump’s love-hate relationship with Fox News just turned to hate again. What’s that about?," 8 July 2019 Not all Millennials are politically correct snowflakes; not all activists are social-justice warriors. — Sahil Handa, National Review, "What Conservatives Get Wrong about the Campus Wars," 4 July 2019 Jay and Cam’s less than politically correct coaching style earns them a class on sensitivity; Mitch runs into Phil’s nemesis at an unlikely place. — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, "TV Picks for Wednesday: ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ on KING," 28 Nov. 2018 Edelman’s perspective is decidedly pro-millennial, a generation that has been derided for killing comedy with its overly politically correct disposition. — Nick A. Zaino Iii, BostonGlobe.com, "Comic Alex Edelman took the long way back to Boston," 12 July 2018

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The first known use of politically correct was in 1934

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politically correct

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English Language Learners Definition of politically correct

sometimes disapproving : 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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