political incorrectness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It really was a ripe environment for this lavish interest in political incorrectness.
From Salon • Oct. 17, 2022
There is something sinister and smarmy about these authors ascribing political incorrectness to a reader’s opinion about a single author, especially when the attack is so patently self-interested.
From The Guardian • Nov. 15, 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
The deeper problem is the way the director uses political incorrectness like a blunt instrument.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2014
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