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 Wildcats opened the game with a goal-line stand, but Chiles fumbled the snap on their first offensive play and Rolijah Hardy tackled him in the end zone for a safety.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
With new Maryland offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Clint Trickett at the helm, the Terrapins’ quarterback has taken a leap in Year 2 running the offense.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

Laying an egg against the Raiders in Year 3 of the Harbaugh era is unacceptable.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Kip Dellinger Santa Monica The type of play by the Chargers on Sunday was completely unacceptable, lackluster and disappointing for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of unacceptable

Adjective

When considering thrift store furniture with upholstery, always check the cushions and padding for unpleasant odors.

— Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Impact on regional planning Several Davidson town commissioners noted their own unpleasant history with the I-77 North toll lanes project.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

Adjective

The male cultivars lack the seedpods that drop in the spring and make the tree objectionable to some homeowners.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of objectionable

Adjective

Other Problems Coffee Grounds May Cause Besides causing nutrient issues, coffee grounds can create conditions that make life harder for your orchids while attracting undesirable guests.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
However, even though each individual layer relies on a smooth forcing function, combining them together can cause the forcing function to have undesirable mathematical properties.

— Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of undesirable

Adjective

In any case, the nation’s approach toward Europe was not to meddle in its internal affairs but, rather, to avoid another terrible Continental war.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Offensive lineman Steve Avila was a member of the 2024 Rams team that turned it around after a terrible start.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 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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