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

But the court’s contentious ruling in October 2023 carved an exception allowing those who served or had been elected as regional leaders to run at a younger age. — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

The California Association of Realtors’ median home price data for the most recent 10 years shows the median home price has largely increased month to month with a few exceptions. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026

The one exception to this is, of course, when Vicki Gunvalson surprised her daughter Briana with a car and excitedly told her that Briana was the one who was going to be making the payments. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

But the day after Thanksgiving is a huge exception, when dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of highly giftable items get cheaper for 24 hours only. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing exception

• take exception