OBJECTIONABLE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

objectionable

adjective

əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl

Definition of objectionable

as in offensive

provoking or likely to provoke protest a T-shirt with an objectionable image

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Recent Examples of objectionable Bees love to visit the blooms but many gardeners find the stalks of flowers objectionable. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Actual theater buildings were built in Hartford and elsewhere in the 1790s but couldn’t overcome the formidable opposition of those who still considered theater to be a highly objectionable artform. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The list, however, does not provide images of the content that NPS found objectionable. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 18 June 2026 An example of an inherently objectionable use might be a heliport in a heavily residential municipality. — Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for objectionable

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Adjective

The low rate wasn’t just an offensive coordinator preference.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

Whether the actor is improvising or sticking closely to the script by Miles Hubley and Tommy White, Wilson’s talent and experience maintain the charm of a character who practically talks nonstop but in other hands could simply be obnoxious.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Something specific that’s not too obnoxious and out of the box.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of obnoxious

Adjective

Immigrant and human-rights advocates called the situation unacceptable, particularly given the dangers facing returning Haitians, including gang killings and surging kidnappings.

— Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
That’s an unacceptable delay for units in active combat operations.

— Nir Goldstein, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of unacceptable

Adjective

Self-interrogation, of course, is often unpleasant and is not a prescription that is likely to sell many books.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
There was a lot of work on the medical cases to make the investigations complex and realistic, but there was also an entry point built around a strong, funny, unpleasant character, completely at odds with her return to her roots.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

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