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political incorrectness

American  
[puh-lit-ik-uhl in-kuh-rekt-nis] / pəˈlɪt ɪk əl ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or fact of being politically incorrect or of violating progressive orthodoxy on sensitive social issues.


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It really was a ripe environment for this lavish interest in political incorrectness.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2022

But they also want to make you laugh, and they’re willing to risk a bit of political incorrectness to do it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2019

If it’s offensive, it’s because of its blandness, not its political incorrectness.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2018

Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, never expressly discusses politics, but he clearly revels in his political incorrectness.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2017

It's a third-person action-adventure effort for the Xbox 360 and PS3, chock-full of jokes, gags and political incorrectness, with over-the-top weapons and gadgets and many a nod towards retro games.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2013

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