objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce objectionable (audio)
objectionableness noun
objectionably adverb

Examples of objectionable in a Sentence

a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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But at the same time, much of Means’s philosophy toward health doesn’t seem that objectionable. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025 Decriminalizing prostitution would undoubtedly help law enforcement specifically target objectionable forms of prostitution but until that happens, such loitering laws are required. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 May 2025 What the union finds objectionable is the timing, Rosario-Lebron says, with opportunities rolled out a day after people left their jobs, and without any notice given to the union. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025 According to Chomsky, removing emotions from current events is objectionable. Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for objectionable

Word History

Etymology

objection + -able

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of objectionable was in 1741

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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectionable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

objectionable

adjective
ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce objectionable (audio)
: arousing objection : offensive
uses objectionable language
objectionably adverb

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