Synonyms of politically correct
3 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for politically correct is orthodox. Other synonyms of politically correct are dogmatic and right-on. The opposite of politically correct is unorthodox.
Synonyms and similar words for politically correct
adjectivePossessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of a...
adjectiveStereotypically left-wing; possessing or conforming to stereotypical left-wing social views.
- right-on BritishPossessing political and social views that are considered to be fashionable and left-wing.
Opposite of politically correct
adjectivePossessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of a...
- heretical
- unorthodoxUnusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
- politically incorrectNot politically correct; not conforming to correct political positions.
Meaning of politically correct
- adjective Possessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of a government or political party.
- adjective Sensitive to giving offense on the grounds of race, sex, etc.
- adjective Stereotypically left-wing; possessing or conforming to stereotypical left-wing social views.
Questions about synonyms of politically correct
- What is another word for politically correct?
- Politically correct has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as orthodox, dogmatic and right-on.
- What is the opposite of politically correct?
- The opposite of politically correct is unorthodox.
- What does politically correct mean?
- Politically correct means possessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of a government or political party.
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