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 new valuation comes as companies have halted spending on the platform to prevent their ads from running alongside potentially objectionable content, like hate speech and political misinformation.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
For the Harris campaign, being less objectionable than the alternative may be enough to put her over the top in November.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Yet despite all of this background, there’s nothing really objectionable in the game itself.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
And for the audience to watch me and kind of enjoy me as this objectionable character with the worst kind of chauvinistic, un-PC, medieval views, then the movie has to judge Paddy.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
For the Harris campaign, being less objectionable than the alternative may be enough to put her over the top in November.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Yet despite all of this background, there’s nothing really objectionable in the game itself.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
And for the audience to watch me and kind of enjoy me as this objectionable character with the worst kind of chauvinistic, un-PC, medieval views, then the movie has to judge Paddy.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
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His skillset has blended well with the Eagles’ already existing strengths; Barkley’s ability to evade defenders paired with quarterback Jalen Hurts’ running power and Philadelphia’s offensive line has caused headaches for opposing defensive coordinators.Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Lions lead the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) and are second in total offense behind an offensive line that is considered the best in the league.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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In this, the second-to-last time Friends would celebrate November’s most gluttonous holiday, Rachel’s obnoxious sister Amy (Christina Applegate) invites herself to Thanksgiving, and the conversation turns to who would get custody of baby Emma if Rachel and Ross died.Brian Boone, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Better that than an obnoxious red or orange, in Murray’s opinion.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Not holding my breath for Mike Johnson or Elise Stefanik to state the obvious that this is unacceptable, dangerous, & shameful.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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An American president who thinks strategically would likely conclude that the risks and costs associated with tariffs-as-a-tactic would be remarkably high, if not unacceptable.Samuel Gregg, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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And by the way, keeping your fridge clean also helps reduce unpleasant smells.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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While fermentation is essential for distillation, a secondary fermentation can lead to unpleasant tastes, off aromas, and the creation of methyl alcohol.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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