un-PC
Crude or rude
Un-PC describes speech, behavior, or attitudes that violate norms of political correctness—often deliberately.
Someone who makes jokes about sensitive topics might describe themselves as un-PC, sometimes proudly: I know it's un-PC to say, but...
The term can signal either genuine transgression or mild rebellion against perceived oversensitivity.
Unaware of others' emotions
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- racistOne prejudiced by ethnicity
- sexistBiased based on gender
- homophobicPrejudiced against gay people
bigoted · prejudiced · stereotyping · derogatory · disparaging · intolerant · chauvinistic · xenophobic
Not passed through screen
- frankOpen and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
direct · outspoken · unvarnished · explicit · no-holds-barred · uncensored · raw · edgy
Violating accepted boundaries
- boundary-pushingExceeding accepted limits
- shockingCausing intense surprise
- controversialCausing public dispute
- stigmatizedMarked with social shame
forbidden · unspeakable · unmentionable · off-limits · verboten · risqué · subversive · rebellious
insensitive
Unaware of others' emotions
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- racistOne prejudiced by ethnicity
- sexistBiased based on gender
homophobic · bigoted · prejudiced · stereotyping · derogatory · disparaging · intolerant · chauvinistic · xenophobic · ableist
unfiltered
Not passed through screen
- frankOpen and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
plain-spoken · direct · outspoken · unvarnished · explicit · no-holds-barred · uncensored · raw · edgy · brash
transgressive
Violating accepted boundaries
- boundary-pushingExceeding accepted limits
- shockingCausing intense surprise
- controversialCausing public dispute
stigmatized · forbidden · unspeakable · unmentionable · off-limits · verboten · risqué · subversive · rebellious · defiant
un-PCPC
Home computer, or tactful
politically correct · woke · inclusive · progressive · correct
un-PCproper
Socially appropriate
respectable · acceptable · conventional · mainstream · inoffensive
un-PCtactful
Socially sensitive and careful
diplomatic · considerate · delicate · polite · sensitive