politically incorrect
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of politically incorrect
1875–80 (in the sense “mocking convention”); 1975–80 for the more recent meaning, which evolved from earlier Communist uses in the 1920s
Example Sentences
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Greg, clueless about just how politically incorrect he can be without even trying, gets chastised several times, though the circumstances are deliberately exaggerated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Its editors are proudly politically incorrect, and some articles seem rather, well, dated.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
His dark-humoured, politically incorrect, quickfire rhyming style brought something new to the game, and he went on to play a version of himself in the rap battle movie 8 Mile.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2023
“Producing a show about a group of politically incorrect women in 2023 is certainly different than it was all those years ago when we started,” Cohen said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
My people tell me, “Sir, that’s politically incorrect to say.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
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