Synonyms of exceptions

exceptions

noun

plural of exception

1

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objections
• complaints
• questions
• challenges
• criticisms
• protests
• demurrers
• difficulties
• expostulations
• remonstrances
• demurrals
• stinks
• fusses
• qualms
• suspicions
• doubts
• disputes
• quibbles
• demurs
• compunctions
• scruples
• kicks
• misgivings
• dissents
• misunderstandings
• arguments
• quarrels
• squabbles
• statics
• uncertainties
• skepticism
• cavils
• rebellions
• reservations
• censures
• conflicts
• debates
• reluctances
• defiances
• disobediences
• niggles
• distrust
• mistrust
• indeterminations
• hassles
• dubitations
• misdoubts
• dubieties
• incertitudes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

2

as in anomalies

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomalies
• abnormalities
• rarities
• differences
• variations
• aberrations
• oddities
• phenomena
• quirks
• peculiarities
• singularities
• accidents
• inconsistencies
• vagaries
• disparities
• distortions
• errors
• mistakes
• mutations
• oddments
• paradoxes
• curiosities
• contradictions
• inconsistences
• bizarreries
• kinks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• norms
• ordinaries
• usuals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exceptions

The Constitution protects defendants from being prosecuted for the same crime twice, but Mangione's dueling state and federal cases fall into one of the exceptions for double jeopardy. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

The London Diamond League sells out 60,000 each year and Jamaica’s school championships always brings tens of thousands to Kingston, the two standout events and current exceptions to the rule. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Members serve on a volunteer basis and are expected to attend all meetings, per the board’s bylaws, but are allowed certain exceptions for business and personal obligations. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

The exceptions will be only single visits to Kaseya Center by Boston, Cleveland and New York, and only single games in Chicago, Indiana and Toronto. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

International documentaries rarely succeed in securing an Academy Award nomination, but there are exceptions. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Most days, with a handful of exceptions, Sauls has missed one or two and Zvada has missed none. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

When Surviving Spouses Might Actually Be Responsible There are important exceptions. — Stacy Francis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Honestly, once a year should do the trick, but there are a few exceptions. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026