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 White House also cited as objectionable museum website articles on topics like LGBTQ+ inclusion and skateboarding.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The San Remo was happy to take Dustin Hoffman and Demi Moore but found Madonna and Calvin Klein objectionable.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
During the 1887 congressional election, Wasilewski writes, Republican candidates and parties called for banning and deporting immigrants who were politically or otherwise objectionable.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for objectionable
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The San Remo was happy to take Dustin Hoffman and Demi Moore but found Madonna and Calvin Klein objectionable.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
During the 1887 congressional election, Wasilewski writes, Republican candidates and parties called for banning and deporting immigrants who were politically or otherwise objectionable.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The preseason play wasn’t encouraging, and Canales’ decision to rest the starters in the exhibition finale looks even more puzzling in hindsight, especially after the offensive group produced three three-and-outs and one touchdown drive.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be a Good Sport Even if—especially if—you’re rooting against your hosts’ team, don’t be obnoxious in your fandom.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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That the Kardashian family — sans Kendall — got to see the film early celebrates little beyond the fact that a Skims and Wicked collaboration might be forthcoming, but for longtime Wicked fans, this collaboration has proven one of the most obnoxious.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cosmetics are not the only place that regulators assessed an unacceptable level of risk.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Increase your fiber intake slowly and drink plenty of water to reduce unpleasant side effects like cramping and bloating.—
Courtney Southwick,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Any unpleasant government decision—such as the August order blocking voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, on the pretext of preventing scams and terrorist activity—tends to be perceived mostly with passive discontent and immediate adaptation with the search for alternative practical solutions.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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