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

Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

The specific restrictions and exceptions have yet to be determined. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

There are exceptions to the show’s recurring feeling of contrivance. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Life insurance proceeds aren't typically considered income for a beneficiary, but there could be exceptions. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

By and large, the most popular styles of Nike’s Air Max 95 are its original gray gradient-style colorways, but there are exceptions. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Disney says the numerical biometric values used in its California system are generally erased within 30 days of creation, with exceptions for legal and fraud-prevention needs. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The measure would eliminate duplicative provisions in the City Charter and clarify that school board candidates are subject to many of the same campaign finance rules that apply to mayoral candidates, with certain exceptions. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

The creative community has, in a united front, warned those exceptions to the Copyright Act would jeopardize artists’ ability to earn a living. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026