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political incorrectness

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˌɪnkəˈrektnəs/

Traduction: Qualité ou état de ce qui est politiquement incorrect ; désigne un langage, des actions ou des politiques considérés comme offensants, insensibles ou discriminatoires envers certains groupes de personnes, souvent en défiant délibérément les normes sociales contemporaines.

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˌɪnkəˈrektnəs/C1formalpolitical
  • frQualité ou état de ce qui est politiquement incorrect ; désigne un langage, des actions ou des politiques considérés comme offensants, insensibles ou discriminatoires envers certains groupes de personnes, souvent en défiant délibérément les normes sociales contemporaines.

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.

    frincorrection politique

    • 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    • The article was accused of political incorrectness for its outdated terms.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.