politically correct

adjective

Definition of politically correctnext
as in unquestionable

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Recent Examples of politically correct Multiple sources say Ellison is building a more brash culture that’s defiantly upending the circumspect, politically correct style that has defined Hollywood in the post-#MeToo, post-George Floyd eras. — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025 The battle against politically correct art and its cultural milieu goes back to the 1990s. — Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025 My peers love that Fuentes isn’t politically correct. — Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for politically correct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for politically correct
  1. unquestionable
  2. indisputable
  3. undeniable
  4. incontestable
  5. incontrovertible
  6. indubitable
  7. positive
  8. definite
Adjective
  • That must be the unquestionable goal for next season.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Nonetheless, its power is unquestionable.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Definition of unquestionable
Adjective
  • Michelle Obama’s indisputable exceptional leadership provided a public example of the Black female leadership that was already ingrained.
    — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Indeed, Brian has created hundreds of billions in value for his shareholders and his legacy as one of the greatest business builders and dealmakers of our time is indisputable.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of indisputable
Adjective
  • For the American, the loss carries an undeniable silver lining.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The potential productivity gains are undeniable; the rate of change is massive.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of undeniable
Adjective
  • Funnyman, vulgarian, auteur — Mel Brooks’s imprint on American cinema is incontestable yet scandalously undervalued.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The mark was federally registered in 2015 and has since achieved incontestable status, a legal designation that strengthens ownership rights.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of incontestable
Adjective
  • By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
  • What is incontrovertible, however, is how indispensable Guimaraes is for Howe and Newcastle.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Definition of incontrovertible
Adjective
  • As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • The second route, and the route that makes indubitable sense, entails using the techniques and methods of psychology to gauge the performance of AI.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of indubitable
Adjective
  • According to Amber Rich, communications director for SIEU Local 1000, a transportation lab facility tested positive for airborne asbestos in 2026.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Investing in our students and young professionals keeps homegrown talent in our state, creating positive educational and career outcomes, and driving our local economy.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • There is a definite flight to quality, with newer, more amenity-rich buildings — known as Class A buildings — seeing strong demand, while older buildings sit half empty.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The visual transformation is worthy of a Marvel movie, and there are definite vibes of Tony Stark.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
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“Politically correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politically%20correct. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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