objectionable

[uhb-jek-shuh-nuh-buhl]

adjective

1. causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.

2. offending good taste, manners, etiquette, propriety, etc.; offensive.

   objectionable behavior.

   Synonyms: odious, vile, offensive, unacceptable

objectionable

/ əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant

Other Word Forms

• objectionability noun
• objectionableness noun
• objectionably adverb
• superobjectionable adjective
• superobjectionably adverb
• unobjectionable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectionable¹

First recorded in 1775–85; objection + -able

Example Sentences

This is one of many points in the plan that will be objectionable to ultranationalist hardliners within Netanyahu's governing coalition - many of whom want to retain control of Gaza and reconstruct Jewish settlements there.

From BBC

App creator Joshua Aaron received an email from Apple, in which the company said the app was “objectionable.”

From Salon

For instance, it's unclear what specifically Robinson found objectionable about Kirk.

From BBC

Vance encouraged listeners to “call their employer” and rat out colleagues who express objectionable comments about Kirk’s killing.

From Salon

It is apparently up to parents to research and decide which books are objectionable.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abhorrent 
• deplorable 
• distasteful 
• noxious 
• obnoxious 
• regrettable 
• reprehensible 
• repugnant 
• repulsive 
• unacceptable 
• unpalatable