as in ethical
not likely to bother or offend anyone
The practice is seen as perfectly unobjectionable.
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Recent Examples of unobjectionable
Those changes are unobjectionable and do not do much of anything to violate the historical fabric.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
It will be seen, however, from the letter of a correspondent that the word is not entirely unobjectionable, as it may be confounded with Science when it is spoken in the plural.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
In any case, to Israelis the government’s military campaign in Gaza is unobjectionable.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
It will be seen, however, from the letter of a correspondent that the word is not entirely unobjectionable, as it may be confounded with Science when it is spoken in the plural.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
In any case, to Israelis the government’s military campaign in Gaza is unobjectionable.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobjectionable
Adjective
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Other ethical considerations will arise as the watches go into production.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are also social and ethical challenges that need to be addressed.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To keep the homeland safe, America needs a strategy to deter a devastating war, preserve its strategic position in Asia, and thereby maintain an honorable peace with China.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2021, the Vietnam Veterans of America presented Agnes with an award for her dedication, devotion and honorable military service.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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But with Mayfield playing immaculate hero ball, those issues are less important than the fact that Tampa’s young (and now injured) secondary is exactly the type of game the Lions prefer to hunt.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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My appeal is not only personal, but also moral.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then there is the wider moral question of whether historical artifacts should ever be intentionally destroyed.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The data, to skip ahead, did clearly prove that the suspicions were correct.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their Week 9 victory over the Lions offered a glimpse at the correct formula.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Another group, the Hokkaido Bear Research Society, has vocally opposed killing bears except for legitimate hunting purposes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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The problem is that to be so universally inoffensive, an affiliative joke usually ends up being overworn and anodyne.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The chocolate and vanilla are straightforward and inoffensive, but the Chocolate Banana and Cold Brew Coffee are where Koia really shines.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unobjectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobjectionable. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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