as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
In that context, current FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s statements that the sport will move to simpler power units by 2031 don’t seem particularly objectionable.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and knowable in advance — and asks that operators refrain from offering such trades.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and knowable in advance — and asks that operators refrain from offering such trades.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The Bruins continued their offensive assault as catcher Alexis Ramirez crushed a pitch over the right field wall in the top of the fourth inning for a solo home run that extended the lead to 3-1.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The Golden Knights are obnoxious.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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But how that staged, arguably obnoxious behavior plays out in a political campaign, run by a man in his 40s, is another matter.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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What types of answers are unacceptable?—
Prasad Maderamitla,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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If a tool creates unacceptable risk, districts should not use it.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Artificial Grape Deterrent Birds find the compound methyl anthranilate unpleasant.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Aside from an unpleasant taste and potentially foul odor, condiments that have been opened and sitting in your fridge for too long can cause illness.—
Arabella Hau,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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