as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
Decisions were made by his staffers in his name that, while politically objectionable to those on the other side, were not inherently irrational.
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Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
That summer, the NYAG’s general counsel finally found an objectionable line in one of Goldis’s blog posts, titled Free to Ban.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Amplification proved less objectionable.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
That summer, the NYAG’s general counsel finally found an objectionable line in one of Goldis’s blog posts, titled Free to Ban.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Amplification proved less objectionable.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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Darnold had played for the offensive coordinator.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the Rams managed just six offensive boards and seven second-chance points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there was the Transformers actor, with his tattoos and pirate beard, behaving like the obnoxious guy at the bar who spoils everybody else’s night, getting into a fight, then continuing to party the next day after his high-profile arrest.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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By and large, Kenny comes off as a nice guy, if not a smidge obnoxious.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-American and antisemitic rhetoric should be categorically unacceptable in any venue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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When direct conflict carries unacceptable escalation risk, sustained pressure below the threshold of force offers states a way to bend the will of a rival nation without triggering open war.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trapped allergens can affect the air quality in your bedroom, triggering congestion, scalp itching and irritation, not to mention unpleasant odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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So Miss Manners believes that your sister should apologize — not to her rude guest, but to the other guests, for having been subjected to such an unpleasant scene.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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