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political incorrectness

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˌɪnkəˈrektnəs/

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˌɪnkəˈrektnəs/C1formalpolitical
  • ruКачество или состояние политической некорректности; относится к языку, действиям или политикам, которые считаются оскорбительными, бесчувственными или дискриминационными по отношению к определённым группам людей, часто намеренно бросая вызов современным социальным нормам.

The quality or state of being politically incorrect; refers to language, actions, or policies that are considered offensive, insensitive, or discriminatory towards certain groups of people, often deliberately challenging modern social norms.

  1. Violation of social normsC1formal

    The use of language or actions that are considered offensive, insensitive, or inappropriate according to current social standards, especially regarding race, gender, or disability.

    ruНарушение социальных норм

    • His joke was criticized for its political incorrectness.
    • The article was accused of political incorrectness for its outdated terms.
    • Political incorrectness can sometimes be used deliberately for shock value.