politically incorrect
adjective
: not avoiding language or behavior that could offend a particular group of people
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To the filmmakers’ credit, that includes the kind of retrograde, politically incorrect humor — the cops’ anatomical appreciations of Beth are a hoot — that makes the movie feel almost like the old Naked Gun.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders played the two leads, respectively, breaking ground as female characters leading a show with outrageous, politically incorrect humor.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
Humans — like Musk himself — often have trouble walking the tight rope between being politically incorrect and offensive.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
At war are the scandalized left and the politically incorrect humor of the right.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
There have been stories in the past suggesting tension between Meghan and Harry's friends over politically incorrect jokes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Some think a fairy tale that features seven dwarfs is politically incorrect, like Games of Thrones star Peter Dinklage.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Their country and music performances were also blended with politically incorrect comedy routines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
His willingness to be politically incorrect while maintaining a strong narrative thread has resonated deeply with audiences.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders played the two leads, respectively, breaking ground as female characters leading a show with outrageous, politically incorrect humor.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 July 2025
Humans — like Musk himself — often have trouble walking the tight rope between being politically incorrect and offensive.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
At war are the scandalized left and the politically incorrect humor of the right.
—Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
There have been stories in the past suggesting tension between Meghan and Harry's friends over politically incorrect jokes.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Some think a fairy tale that features seven dwarfs is politically incorrect, like Games of Thrones star Peter Dinklage.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Their country and music performances were also blended with politically incorrect comedy routines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
His willingness to be politically incorrect while maintaining a strong narrative thread has resonated deeply with audiences.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Politically incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politically%20incorrect. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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