objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce objectionable (audio)
objectionableness noun
objectionably adverb

Examples of objectionable in a Sentence

a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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This was considered a pretty funny story, and not really objectionable. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025 Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025 Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024 While objectionable levels of risk have accrued in the past, the housing finance system has operated much more soundly in recent years. Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for objectionable 

Word History

Etymology

objection + -able

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of objectionable was in 1741

Dictionary Entries Near objectionable

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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectionable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

objectionable

adjective
ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce objectionable (audio)
: arousing objection : offensive
uses objectionable language
objectionably adverb

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