Synonyms of objection

objection

noun

əb-ˈjek-shən 

as in exception

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exception
• question
• complaint
• protest
• criticism
• challenge
• fuss
• demurrer
• difficulty
• demur
• remonstrance
• suspicion
• expostulation
• dispute
• demurral
• argument
• dissent
• stink
• doubt
• skepticism
• quarrel
• qualm
• cavil
• misunderstanding
• compunction
• reluctance
• debate
• kick
• quibble
• censure
• scruple
• uncertainty
• misgiving
• disobedience
• squabble
• reservation
• static
• distrust
• unease
• rebellion
• unwillingness
• conflict
• mistrust
• uneasiness
• defiance
• niggle
• indetermination
• incertitude
• dubitation
• dubiety
• distrustfulness
• mistrustfulness
• misdoubt
• hassle
• qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• willingness
• sanction
• agreement
• acceptance
• compliance
• assent
• acquiescence
• obedience

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objection

Although the Bankruptcy Court and the district court overruled the Department of Justice’s objection, the department later appealed that decision, leading to this week’s settlement. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Although the neighborhood’s objections refer to a grocery store and several drive-through restaurants, the project’s current application describes retail and restaurant uses without naming businesses that would occupy the buildings. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

In August, the Supreme Court allowed construction to continue, finding that the preservation group likely lacked the right to sue based solely on its objections to the ballroom’s appearance. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

That gets to the next big objection raised by Semrad and some members of the task force,. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026