exceptionable

ex·cep·tion·able

adj \ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl\

Definition of EXCEPTIONABLE

: being likely to cause objection : objectionable <visitors even drink the exceptionable beer — W. D. Howells>

— ex·cep·tion·abil·i·ty \-ˌsep-sh(ə-)nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ex·cep·tion·ably \-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē\ adverb

Examples of EXCEPTIONABLE

1. <as long as the language is not exceptionable, people can discuss any topic they want in the chat room>

First Known Use of EXCEPTIONABLE

1691

Related to EXCEPTIONABLE

Synonyms: censurable, objectionable, obnoxious, offensive, reprehensible

Antonyms: inoffensive, unobjectionable

Related Words: unacceptable, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome; disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, unpleasant; bad, execrable, lousy, miserable, terrible, unspeakable, wretched; atrocious, infamous; abhorrent, disgusting, gross, loathsome, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, sickish, vile; naughty, wicked; debasing, perverted, profane; off, off-color (or off-colored), racy, salty, suggestive; indecent, indecorous, unbecoming; earthy, unprintable; bawdy, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, lewd, nasty, obscene, smutty, vulgar; blamable, blameworthy, lascivious, pornographic, ribald, scurrilous

Near Antonyms: acceptable, agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, easy, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, relishable, satisfying, welcome; good; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; becoming, correct, decent, decorous, exemplary, proper, respectable, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable; immaculate, perfect, pure, spotless; politically correct

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