objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: undesirable, offensive

objectionableness noun

objectionably

əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of objectionable

• offensive
• obnoxious
• unacceptable
• unpleasant

Examples of objectionable in a Sentence

a T-shirt with an objectionable image

Recent Examples on the Web

Almost two decades ago in Germany, a particularly wily octopus named Otto short-circuited his aquarium’s electrical system by shooting jets of water at an overhead light that perhaps caused an objectionable glare. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Bees love to visit the blooms but many gardeners find the stalks of flowers objectionable. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Actual theater buildings were built in Hartford and elsewhere in the 1790s but couldn’t overcome the formidable opposition of those who still considered theater to be a highly objectionable artform. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

The list, however, does not provide images of the content that NPS found objectionable. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

objection + -able

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for objectionable

• unobjectionable

Kids Definition

objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: arousing objection : offensive

uses objectionable language

objectionably

-blē 

adverb