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POLITICALLY INCORRECT Synonyms

8 synonyms for politically incorrect. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for politically incorrect. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for POLITICALLY INCORRECT

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controversial

adjective

adj

adjective

• marked by or capable of arousing controversy

derogatory

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

inappropriate

adjective

adj

adjective

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

insensitive

adjective

adj

adjective

• not responsive to physical stimuli

• deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

offensive

adjective

adj

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, adjective

n, 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

adjective

adj

adjective

• not conforming to accepted rules or standards

• not conventional or conformist

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

unorthodox

adjective

adj

adjective

• breaking with convention or tradition

adjective satellite

• independent in behavior or thought

Alternatives for CONTROVERSIAL

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