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Meaning of objectionable
The primary meaning of "objectionable" is something that is unacceptable or offensive.
Etymology of objectionable
The word "objectionable" has its roots in the Latin words "ob" meaning "against" and "ject" meaning "to throw", with the suffix "-able" added to form an adjective, and entered the English language in the 17th century to describe something that is liable to be objected to.
Synonyms
offensive
disagreeable
unpleasant
distasteful
unpalatable
unsavory
repugnant
reprehensible
deplorable
despicable
odious
abhorrent
disgusting
repulsive
objectionable
exceptionable
unacceptable
unsatisfactory
inadequate
imperfect
faulty
deficient
bad
awful
terrible
horrific
heinous
atrocious
appalling
lamentable
regrettable
unfortunate
unwelcome
undesirable
unacceptable
unpleasant
unappealing
unattractive
unsightly
repellant
hateful
loathsome
detestable
abominable
execrable
Definitions
- Giving rise to dislike, anger, or disapproval
- * Unacceptable or disagreeable
Usage Examples
- The movie's graphic violence made it objectionable to some viewers
- * The company's business practices were deemed objectionable by the regulatory agency
- * The smell of the garbage was objectionable to everyone in the neighborhood