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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

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

In the case of the greediest boy, Dahl's supposedly glorious political incorrectness is all too heartily embraced.

From The Guardian Jul. 1, 2013

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