exceptionable

[ ik-sep-shuh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. liable to exception or objection; objectionable.

exceptionable

/ ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. open to or subject to objection; objectionable

Derived Forms

• exˈceptionably, adverb
• exˈceptionableness, noun

Other Words From

• ex·ception·a·ble·ness noun
• ex·ception·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of exceptionable¹

First recorded in 1655–65; exception + -able

Example Sentences

Pray, do you not think that a proper dedication may atone for what is exceptionable in them?

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But the Judge also discharges a still more exceptionable office, that of interrupter on the part of the crown.

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This Comedian, tho' the most exceptionable, is modest upon the Comparison.

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In the quarters about to be given in detail the evidence is less exceptionable.

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He is very entertaining company, and very vain of his personal beauties; yet nevertheless his character is exceptionable.

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