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

Lynch’s legacy warns against politically correct mediocrity. —Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025

But putting upper class white people on edge is the satirical aim here, as is Chloe Fineman’s politically correct mom. —Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024

By and large, though, in Lyman’s view, conservatives were the new gonzo journalists, the ones sending back authentic reports from high-drama situations, disdainful of institutions and politically correct messaging. —Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024

Universal has now decided to be politically correct instead of providing family-friendly programming. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024

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