POLITICALLY CORRECT Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase politically correct. (close relations)
Definition of POLITICALLY CORRECT
correctness
Best Alternative Words for POLITICALLY CORRECT
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acceptable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of acceptance or satisfactory adjective satellite • judged to be in conformity with approved usage • meeting requirements • adequate for the purpose | ||||||||
appropriate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc adjective satellite • meant or adapted for an occasion or use verb • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • take possession of by force, as after an invasion | ||||||||
conforming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) | ||||||||
considerate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing concern for the rights and feelings of others | ||||||||
diplomatic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or characteristic of diplomacy • using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people | ||||||||
inoffensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not causing anger or annoyance • giving no offense | ||||||||
proper | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness adjective satellite • having all the qualities typical of the thing specified • limited to the thing specified • appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs | ||||||||
respectful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of or exhibiting respect adjective satellite • feeling or manifesting veneration | ||||||||
sensitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • responsive to physical stimuli • being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others • able to feel or perceive noun • someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead adjective satellite • hurting • of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security | ||||||||
tactful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others adjective satellite • showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people |