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

What’s needed is the political fortitude to pass specific measures defunding operations Congress finds objectionable.

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Meta has been criticized over how it handles objectionable content that could be seen by young people on its platforms including Instagram.

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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.

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

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

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Related Words

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