as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
The resolution making the change states the council often considers multiple items on its agenda that are not controversial or otherwise objectionable, often leading to multiple unanimous roll call votes.
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Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The entirety of the Sociology of Gender course description and learning objectives were highlighted as problematic, and the vast majority of Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity was also noted as objectionable.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Welcome to the Great Emboldening, where ideas and actions that might have been unthinkable, objectionable, or reputationally risky in the past are now on the table.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Is that commercial piece the most objectionable part of the package?
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The entirety of the Sociology of Gender course description and learning objectives were highlighted as problematic, and the vast majority of Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity was also noted as objectionable.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Welcome to the Great Emboldening, where ideas and actions that might have been unthinkable, objectionable, or reputationally risky in the past are now on the table.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Is that commercial piece the most objectionable part of the package?
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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Brian Gutekunst has built solid offensive lines throughout his eight years as the Green Bay Packers’ general manager.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The interior offensive line was a massive need for the Dolphins, and Savaiinaea has the potential to be an elite guard.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pro athletes are generally expected to deal with difficult pressure, including contentious opponents and obnoxious fans.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, because those obnoxious rings of hyperpigmentation have been irking our nerves for centuries, experts have had plenty of time to figure out effective treatment options.—
Essence Gant,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shapiro told reporters at a news conference on April 16 that regardless of the motivation for the crime, political violence must be condemned as unacceptable in our society.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tom Schwartz later says that the behavior is completely unacceptable, as does Jason.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Doing so consumes water, requires the use of often eco-unfriendly cleansers, and adds an unpleasant task to janitors' daily duties.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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But that’s another unpleasant truth that is best left unspoken.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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