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View usage for: (əbdʒekʃənəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe someone or something as objectionable, you consider them to be extremely offensive and unacceptable. [formal] I don't like your tone young woman, in fact I find it highly objectionable. Such power is politically dangerous and morally objectionable. Synonyms: offensive, annoying, irritating, unacceptable More Synonyms of objectionable objectionable in British English (əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl) adjectiveunpleasant, offensive, or repugnant Derived forms objectionability (obˌjectionaˈbility) or objectionableness (obˈjectionableness) noun objectionably (obˈjectionably) adverb objectionable in American English (əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl) adjective2. disagreeable; offensive Derived forms objectionably (obˈjectionably) adverb Examples of 'objectionable' in a sentenceobjectionable The test of a fair society is how it deals with that which its majority finds objectionable.The new technology also makes genetically modified organisms less objectionable.Such disregard for consistency might be less objectionable if we were getting good writing in its place.Which do we find less objectionable?We want people to stop making objectionable content so we're less tempted to consume it.Many bosses no doubt feel well rid of staff whom they find personally objectionable, or who spend all day squabbling with colleagues.As a woman I find it objectionable.Do you find antiques objectionable on the grounds that, frankly, new stuff is much better? Definition offensive or unacceptable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman Synonyms rude intolerable deplorable displeasing unseemly beyond the pale detestable discourteous uncivil unmannerly exceptionable dislikable or dislikeable Opposites pleasing , welcome , acceptable , pleasant , desirable , agreeable , likable or likeable Additional synonymsDefinition hateful or disgusting Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent. Synonyms hateful, hated, offensive, disgusting, horrible, revolting, obscene, distasteful, horrid, repellent, obnoxious, despicable, repulsive, heinous, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, execrable, detestableYou must have found my attitude annoying. Synonyms irritating, boring, disturbing, provoking, teasing, harassing, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, exasperating, displeasing, bedevilling, peeving (informal), irksome, bothersome, vexatiousDefinition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Nearby words ofobjectionable - obituary
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Additional synonymsDefinition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, nauseous, uninvitingDefinition open to objection Synonyms objectionable, unacceptable, inappropriate, unsatisfactory, unwelcome, undesirable, unbearable, disagreeableDefinition unbearable We all agreed he was the most insufferable bore. Synonyms unbearable, impossible, intolerable, dreadful, outrageous, unspeakable, detestable, insupportable, unendurable, past bearing, more than flesh and blood can stand, enough to test the patience of a saint, enough to try the patience of Job, too much They have the irritating habit of interrupting you. Synonyms annoying, trying, provoking, infuriating, upsetting, disturbing, nagging, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, disquieting, displeasing, worrisome, irksome, vexatious, pestilentialDefinition extremely unpleasant The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave. Synonyms loathsome, offensive, nasty, foul, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, insufferable, execrable, detestable, hateable, dislikable or dislikeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition offensive or disgusting His actions were improper and repugnant. Synonyms distasteful, offensive, foul, disgusting, revolting, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition too bad to be accepted His rude behaviour was unacceptable. Synonyms intolerable, unsatisfactory, unreasonable, off (British, informal), bad, poor, terrible (informal), offensive, not on (informal), unpleasant, inappropriate, unwelcome, unsuitable, disgraceful, undesirable, improper, distasteful, out of order (informal), obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, objectionable, disagreeable, a bit much (informal), beyond the pale, inadmissible, insufferable, a bit off (British, informal), insupportable, impermissible, a bit thick (British, informal) Definition not desirable or pleasant A large group of undesirable strangers crashed her party. Synonyms unwanted, unwelcome, disagreeable, objectionable, offensive, disliked, unacceptable, dreaded, unpopular, unsuitable, out of place, unattractive, distasteful, unsavoury, obnoxious, repugnant, unpleasing, unwished-for, for the birds (informal), strictly for the birds (informal), (to be) avoided Definition not pleasant or agreeable They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. Synonyms nasty, bad, horrid (informal), distressing, annoying, irritating, miserable, troublesome, distasteful, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, abhorrent, irksome, unlovely, execrable, eye-watering |