OBJECTIONABLE

exceptionable, objectionable

(adjective) liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to; “a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing”; “found the politician’s views objectionable”

objectionable, obnoxious

(adjective) causing disapproval or protest; “a vulgar and objectionable person”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

objectionable (comparative more objectionable, superlative most objectionable)

Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.

Usage notes

• Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.

Antonyms

• unobjectionable

Source: Wiktionary


Ob*jec"tion*a*ble, a.

Definition: Liable to objection; likely to be objected to or disapproved of; offensive; as, objectionable words.

– Ob*jec"tion*a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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