Synonyms of exception

exception

noun

ik-ˈsep-shən 

1

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objection
• complaint
• question
• criticism
• challenge
• protest
• fuss
• demur
• difficulty
• demurrer
• demurral
• doubt
• suspicion
• remonstrance
• stink
• qualm
• expostulation
• dispute
• quibble
• dissent
• kick
• argument
• compunction
• cavil
• misunderstanding
• skepticism
• uncertainty
• quarrel
• censure
• misgiving
• scruple
• reluctance
• static
• squabble
• debate
• conflict
• disobedience
• reservation
• rebellion
• defiance
• distrust
• niggle
• unwillingness
• mistrust
• unease
• dubitation
• mistrustfulness
• uneasiness
• indetermination
• distrustfulness
• hassle
• incertitude
• dubiety
• qualmishness
• misdoubt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• willingness
• agreement
• sanction
• acceptance
• compliance
• acquiescence
• assent
• obedience

2

as in anomaly

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected

her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• rarity
• abnormality
• variation
• difference
• aberration
• oddity
• phenomenon
• quirk
• peculiarity
• accident
• inconsistency
• singularity
• distortion
• disparity
• mistake
• error
• mutation
• oddment
• contradiction
• paradox
• vagary
• curiosity
• bizarrerie
• inconsistence
• kink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• norm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exception

Fresh fruit While fresh fruit such as apples and bananas are allowed in carry-on and checked bags when flying within the continental United States per the solid foods rule, there are some key exceptions. — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

But that also makes the exception dangerous, since the determination of good cause is within the trial court's discretion. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

According to the researchers, the emergence of this behavior was entirely unexpected, as the AI model contained no explicit mechanism for handling exceptions or overgeneralization. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

While medicinal mushrooms are generally considered safe for many people, there are some exceptions. — Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing exception

• take exception