political incorrectness
- noun
- /pəˈlɪtɪkəl ɪnˈkɔrɛktnəs/
- Offensive
:
lo políticamente incorrecto
- Her political incorrectness on social media led to significant public backlash.
Examples
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His comments were an example of political incorrectness.
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Some defend political incorrectness as a challenge to censorship, while others see it as harmful.
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The comedian was criticized for his political incorrectness during the show.
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Many people criticize political incorrectness in comedy.
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His jokes often tread into political incorrectness, causing discomfort among his friends who value sensitivity.
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The film received criticism for its blatant political incorrectness, which some viewers found offensive.
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In discussions about diversity, political incorrectness can alienate those who are marginalized.
Synonyms
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6.7
A quality that makes people feel hurt or angry
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Saying a word or phrase to insult other people
Antonyms
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is transparently built from 'political' (relating to public or social affairs) and 'incorrectness' (not conforming to accepted standards), so the phrase denotes conduct or language seen as wrong or unacceptable in a political/social sense. This adjective+noun composition follows standard compositional patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Political incorrectness comes from political (about public life and power) and incorrectness (not following the usual polite rules). Imagine someone at a public meeting who breaks the polite script and says a blunt, hurtful comment—so political incorrectness means using words or actions that 'offend' or 'exclude' people.