politically correct

adjective

Definition of politically correctnext
as in unquestionable

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Recent Examples of politically correct One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality. — Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026 Multiple sources say Ellison is building a more brash culture that’s defiantly upending the circumspect, politically correct style that has defined Hollywood in the post-#MeToo, post-George Floyd eras. — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025 The battle against politically correct art and its cultural milieu goes back to the 1990s. — Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025 My peers love that Fuentes isn’t politically correct. — Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for politically correct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for politically correct
  1. unquestionable
  2. indisputable
  3. undeniable
  4. incontestable
  5. incontrovertible
  6. indubitable
  7. positive
  8. definite
Adjective
  • Throughout her career, the fan trust, touring equity and longevity were unquestionable.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That was the unquestionable trend that emerged from Milan Fashion Week for spring 2027, and retailers could not get enough of them, praising Prada‘s offer that focused on the singular garment and its versatility.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of unquestionable
Adjective
  • In the film, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Aaron Sorkin, Jobs (Michael Fassbender) is still the indisputable hero, a creator of miraculous products that can be only so marred by his personal blemishes.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists have an indisputable playful side, evidenced by frequent allusions to popular culture in their research publications.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of indisputable
Adjective
  • The fact of the narrator being a protagonist, in a way, is undeniable.
    — Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The controversy complicates its legacy, but its influence on contemporary dining is undeniable.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of undeniable
Adjective
  • Funnyman, vulgarian, auteur — Mel Brooks’s imprint on American cinema is incontestable yet scandalously undervalued.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The mark was federally registered in 2015 and has since achieved incontestable status, a legal designation that strengthens ownership rights.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of incontestable
Adjective
  • And through the former player's testimony on Friday, the attorneys for Vaccaro have not yet produced incontrovertible evidence of physical violence by Hill against their client.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • To some, the attack fulfilled long-term right-wing warnings that Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza would yield disaster; and the attack was incontrovertible proof that Palestinians will never live in peace with Israel.
    — Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of incontrovertible
Adjective
  • As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • The second route, and the route that makes indubitable sense, entails using the techniques and methods of psychology to gauge the performance of AI.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of indubitable
Adjective
  • The co-production also proved a positive experience for producers at NHK.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The bread-winning Global Banking & Markets division delivered strong results, which was very much behind the relatively positive reaction in the stock.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • There is a definite handmade quality to the props and puppets that are part of the show’s charm.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of definite

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“Politically correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politically%20correct. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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