objectionable (əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəll
)
Definitions
adjective
- unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant
Alternative Forms
obˌjectionaˈbility obˈjectionableness noun obˈjectionably adverbSynonyms
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offensive,
annoying,
irritating,
unacceptable,
unpleasant,
rude,
intolerable,
undesirable,
distasteful,
obnoxious,
deplorable,
displeasing,
unseemly,
disagreeable,
repugnant,
abhorrent,
beyond the pale,
insufferable,
detestable,
discourteous,
uncivil,
unmannerly,
exceptionable,
dislikable or dislikeable
Usage examples
* The options that were open to her were either unsatisfactory or objectionable.
, The Image of Laura (1993)However, people don't find experiments in which animals might die any more objectionable than those involving pain, illness or surgery.
New Scientist (1999)Many are highly qualified for their positions, and would not be the least objectionable to the new Martin regime.
Toronto Sun (2003)Much more objectionable than Henry's Charles Atlas impression was his imitation of Trevor Berbick in the dying minutes.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)Because of the morally objectionable way in which Premarin is obtained, we recommend that women use oestradiol or oestriol.
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