adjective
objectionable
Objectionable (adjective) means Likely to cause disapproval or offence. Example: “His comments about coworkers were widely seen as objectionable.”
adjective
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Likely to cause disapproval or offence.
"His comments about coworkers were widely seen as objectionable."
How to use objectionable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOffensive or unacceptable enough that people object to it.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more objectionable
- Superlative
- most objectionable
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Etymology
From objection + -able.
Synonyms
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exceptionable
obnoxious
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What does “objectionable” mean?
The word “objectionable” means likely to cause disapproval or offence. In plain terms, offensive or unacceptable enough that people object to it.
How do you use “objectionable” in a sentence?
Here is “objectionable” used in a sentence: “His comments about coworkers were widely seen as objectionable.”
What is the opposite of “objectionable”?
The opposite of “objectionable” — its antonyms — is unobjectionable.
What part of speech is “objectionable”?
“Objectionable” is an adjective.
