politically correct

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Murphy has altered mainstream media’s mindscape about gay sensibility; what used to be known as camp is now suspiciously politically correct. — Armond White, National Review, "A Segregated, Modernized Boys in the Band," 2 Oct. 2020 In the classical world, hesitant and complacent politically correct attitudes were not considered a sign of a good education but of a very deficient one. — Itxu Díaz, National Review, "Why Does the Left Hate the Humanities?," 19 Sep. 2020 Art isn’t obliged to be responsible, or politically correct. — Katie Bain, Billboard, "20 Questions With Chris Korda: The Producer on the 'Anesthesia' of Dance Music & Why Humans Must Stop Breeding," 10 Sep. 2020 Her arguments should, at a minimum, be open for continuing discussion, rather than be stifled by a politically correct orthodoxy. — Steve H. Hanke, National Review, "Why the Knives Are Out for Trump’s Fed Critic Judy Shelton," 9 Sep. 2020 Hallmark Channel was one of the remaining channels that families could watch without being bombarded by politically correct commercials and the LGBTQ agenda. — Rosy Cordero, EW.com, "Hallmark Channel celebrates first same-sex wedding in new movie Wedding Every Weekend," 16 Aug. 2020 Games at Arrowhead Stadium also continue to take on the vibe of a less politically correct time. — Jim Salter, The Denver Post, "Kansas City Chiefs fans under closer scrutiny for chants, “tomahawk chops”," 30 Jan. 2020 This is not about being politically correct, says Jacobson. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Thamee got national acclaim for its Burmese food. Now it wants to become a model for racial justice.," 10 July 2020 Is there a politer politically correct term for someone who uses guns to establish authority over an area in which sovereignty is disputed? — Matthew Walther, TheWeek, "Requiem for CHAZ," 2 July 2020

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10 Oct 2020

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“Politically correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politically%20correct. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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