POLITICALLY INCORRECT Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase politically incorrect. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for POLITICALLY INCORRECT
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controversial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by or capable of arousing controversy | ||||||||
derogatory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressive of low opinion | ||||||||
inappropriate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not suitable for a particular occasion etc adjective satellite • not in keeping with what is correct or proper | ||||||||
insensitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not responsive to physical stimuli • deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive | ||||||||
offensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • for the purpose of attack rather than defense • causing anger or annoyance • morally offensive • unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses noun • the action of attacking an enemy adjective satellite • violating or tending to violate or offend against • causing or able to cause nausea | ||||||||
taboo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature • an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion adjective satellite • excluded from use or mention • forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands verb • declare as sacred and forbidden | ||||||||
unconventional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not conforming to accepted rules or standards • not conventional or conformist adjective satellite • not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention | ||||||||
unorthodox | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • breaking with convention or tradition adjective satellite • independent in behavior or thought |