If you say that someone is politically incorrect, you mean that they do not care if they offend or upset other people in society,for example with their attitudes towards sex, race, or disability.
Gershwin's lyrics would today probably be deemed politically incorrect.
The politically incorrect are people who are politically incorrect.
politically incorrect in British English
(pəˈlɪtɪkəlɪ ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt)
adjective
1.
If you say that someone is politically incorrect you mean that they do not care if they offend or upset any group of people in society who have a disadvantage, or who have been treated differently because of their gender, race, or disability.
Gershwin's lyrics would today probably be deemed politically incorrect.
plural noun
2. the politically incorrect
Examples of 'politically incorrect' in a sentence
politically incorrect
Would it have been politically incorrect to include that in the opening ceremony?
The Sun (2012)
There was the usual grim and politically incorrect humour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is a place where people can afford to be politically incorrect.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
So, the strike is not only ill timed and irresponsible but also politically incorrect.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Isn't ageism already at least politically incorrect in this country?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Despite it being politically incorrect to say so, it seems unlikely that such people would relish the academic experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Many would say that's politically incorrect but that's what makes it fun to play.
The Sun (2013)
In a politically incorrect way I cornered her against the kitchen cabinets and obliged her to read me a story.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
From the 1970s onwards, socialism decreed that school competition in sport was politically incorrect.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The year that has just closed will, after all, be remembered as the year when the most excessive and politically incorrect car conceived made it into production.