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politically incorrect

/pəˌlɪtɪkli ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/

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phrase

/pəˌlɪtɪkli ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/C1formalpolitical
  • ruОписывает язык, действия или политику, которые считаются оскорбительными, бестактными или дискриминационными по отношению к определённым группам людей, особенно в отношении расы, пола или инвалидности, часто намеренно бросая вызов современным социальным нормам.

Describes language, actions, or policies that are considered offensive, insensitive, or discriminatory toward certain groups of people, especially in terms of race, gender, or disability, often deliberately challenging modern social norms.

  1. Offensive or insensitive languageC1informal

    Language or behavior that is considered offensive, discriminatory, or insensitive towards certain groups of people, often violating modern social norms.

    ruОскорбительный или бестактный язык

    • His politically incorrect jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
    • Some older books contain politically incorrect terms that are no longer acceptable.
    • She was criticized for her politically incorrect remarks about the community.