objectionable

[uhb-jek-shuh-nuh-buhl] / əbˈdʒɛk ʃə nə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not nice; unpleasant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhorrent deplorable distasteful noxious obnoxious regrettable reprehensible repugnant repulsive unacceptable unpalatable

WEAK

censurable disagreeable dislikable displeasing exceptionable ill-favored inadmissible indecorous inexpedient insufferable intolerable invidious loathsome lousy murder offensive opprobrious poison repellent revolting undesirable unfit unsatisfactory unseemly unsuitable unwanted unwelcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable delicious delightful good happy kind nice palatable pleasant pleasing

WEAK

welcome

Example Sentences

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District Court for the Northern District of Texas that the ad giants worked with third-party groups to establish ways to keep their ads away from misinformation or objectionable content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"What is so objectionable to the Conservative Party about Muslims celebrating their religion in the way that we do?" he added.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

However, the centralisation of power could mean "advice good for China or the PLA but deemed objectionable to Xi are less likely to be offered", SOAS's Tsang said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Vance encouraged listeners to “call their employer” and rat out colleagues who express objectionable comments about Kirk’s killing.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025

Instead Steve Eisman found nothing even faintly objectionable about Greg Lippmann.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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