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

Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

There is less passion and vibrancy to the show, even at its most objectionable moments. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and knowable in advance — and asks that operators refrain from offering such trades. —Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026

The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 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