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: unacceptable, odious, vile, offensive

objectionable

/ əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant

Derived Forms

• obˌjectionaˈbility, noun
• obˈjectionably, adverb

Other Words From

• ob·jection·a·bili·ty ob·jection·a·ble·ness noun
• ob·jection·a·bly adverb
• super·ob·jection·a·ble adjective
• super·ob·jection·a·bly adverb
• unob·jection·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectionable¹

First recorded in 1775–85; objection + -able

Example Sentences

Doctors worry that the bill could set a dangerous precedent for state officials who want to restrict access to any drug they consider dangerous or objectionable, regardless of its addictive potential, Avegno said.

From Salon

“But it’s when you say Israel does not have a right to exist” that is objectionable, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was briefly placed by Mrs. Alito in response to a neighbor’s use of objectionable and personally insulting language on yard signs."

From Salon

Mr. Alito said his wife had put it up in response to “objectionable” signs displayed by their neighbors.

From New York Times

“It was briefly placed by Mrs. Alito in response to a neighbor’s use of objectionable and personally insulting language on yard signs.”

From New York Times

Related Words

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