EXCEPTIONABLE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptionable

adjective

ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl

Definition of exceptionable

as in offensive

provoking or likely to provoke protest as long as the language is not exceptionable, people can discuss any topic they want in the chat room

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Adjective

The only intrigue at offensive line was the backup center battle between Hudson and Patrick.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The impact of new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was felt immediately.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

Still, the constant death against even low-level grunt enemies, let alone fearsome bosses, is annoying and obnoxious.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Thank goodness Angie Nixon is not an aggressively obnoxious member of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America).

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of obnoxious

Adjective

There were aspects of the smart-grid law that were objectionable such as provisions that gave state utility regulators next to no say in the level of rate hikes ComEd demanded to make the work happen.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Advertisers stayed away, worried that ads would appear next to antisemitic posts, misinformation, and other objectionable content.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of objectionable

Adjective

These second-generation antihistamines have similar efficacy, fewer undesirable side effects, and far less potential for abuse, according to the FDA.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Summary Personality traits often blur between desirable and undesirable, with positive qualities becoming negative in extreme.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of undesirable

Adjective

Whether the outcome will be terrible or beautiful is unclear.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Feral pigeons are famously terrible nest builders and are drawn to buildings and roofs with features like solar panels, chimneys, eaves, and AC units to make their homes.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrible

Adjective

So while Murrill’s desire to deprive exonerees of money is terrible, Alexander said, her efforts to prevent them from having their names officially cleared are truly reprehensible.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 6 Aug. 2026
In the last two weeks, two Illinois House Democrats have been exposed for allegedly misusing their offices, engaging in reprehensible conduct and abusing the public trust placed in them as state representatives.

— Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of reprehensible

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