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"emotionally loaded term" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to words that evoke strong emotional responses either positively or negatively. For example, "The leader's speech was filled with emotionally loaded terms like 'justice' and 'patriotism.'"
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Thus, emotionally-loaded terms such as "paralysis of reason," "intoxication of the fancy," "'Universe' mania", and the like frequently appear, these to be topped only by references to "delusions," "traitors," and, of course, "treachery," each associated with one or more of the guilty parties (Dingle 1937, p. 786).
He told the Harrison Daily Times (subscription required) that "the word, 'racist' is a loaded term, loaded against white people.
"The word, 'racist' is a loaded term -- loaded against white people," the man said.
In contrast, Kousta et al. (2009) found a processing advantage for both negative and positive over neutral words, which they explain in terms of greater motivational relevance of emotionally loaded stimuli (e.g., Lang, Bradley, & Cuthbert, 1997).
But if we place these daily actions into a longer term perspective they became less important, less emotionally loaded, and less urgent.
"This is emotionally loaded".
That is a loaded term.
Luck is a loaded term.
Cars are highly symbolic and emotionally loaded products.
("It's still a very emotionally loaded word in Spain").
"Official biography" is a loaded term.
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