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POLITICALLY CORRECT Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase politically correct. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase politically correct. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For POLITICALLY CORRECT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for politically correct, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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acceptable appropriate considerate equitable fair inclusive neutral respectful sensitive tolerant unbiased

Alternatives for ACCEPTABLE

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