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

Boston is the lone exception, where the quarterfinal floor of $2,125 comes in just below the local median mortgage of $2,514. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 July 2026

However, men’s soccer has remained the stubborn exception — despite the palpable optimism heading into tonight’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 July 2026

But there are limited exceptions, including certain rollovers, distribution upon death and for excess contributions, according to the IRS. — Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 July 2026

The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Phrases Containing exception

• take exception