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

According to our thoroughly unqualified Secretary of War Crimes, attempting to limit the loss of innocent lives is stupid and politically correct. —Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 2 Oct. 2025

No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement. —Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025

Artists of color have long felt pressure to capitalize on the most marginal aspects of their biographies, as white critics (most critics) have remained eager to dismiss those who address race or colonialism in their work as politically correct or identity obsessed. —Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025

Violent effect, not politically correct. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Sep. 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