politically correct

adjective

: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated

political correctness noun

Examples of politically correct in a Sentence

He later realized that his response was not politically correct.

Recent Examples on the Web

The company promises that their investment in robotics will lead to faster delivery times and lower costs for customers and – to be politically correct – has re-emphasized their commitment to training their existing employees to prepare for the AI future. —Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Men of America understand a woke, politically correct culture has not worked for them. —FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025

Trump suggests changing the name of the Defense Department back to War Department to avoid being 'politically correct. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 June 2025

The difference between Trump’s personal and business world and the Presidency of the United States is once again gradually disappearing as the political incorrectness of his conflict of interests becomes politically correct. —Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for politically correct

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• effect
• eject

Kids Definition

politically correct

adjective

: following the belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated

political correctness noun