Objectionable: meaning, definitions and examples
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objectionable
[ əbˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l ]
behavior
causing disapproval or protest; offensive
Synonyms
disapproved, displeasing, offensive
Examples of usage
- It is important to avoid making objectionable comments in a professional setting.
- The movie was banned due to its objectionable content.
- She found his behavior objectionable and decided to end the relationship.
taste
unpleasant or offensive
Synonyms
disgusting, distasteful, unpleasant
Examples of usage
- The smell coming from the kitchen was quite objectionable.
- The taste of the dish was so objectionable that no one wanted to eat it.
Translations
Translations of the word "objectionable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 objeccionável
🇮🇳 आपत्तिजनक
🇩🇪 anstößig
🇮🇩 tidak menyenangkan
🇺🇦 неприйнятний
🇵🇱 niedopuszczalny
🇯🇵 異議のある
🇫🇷 inacceptable
🇪🇸 objectionable
🇹🇷 itiraz edilebilir
🇰🇷 이의 있는
🇸🇦 مرفوض
🇨🇿 nepřijatelný
🇸🇰 neprijateľný
🇨🇳 令人反感的
🇸🇮 nesprejemljiv
🇮🇸 óviðunandi
🇰🇿 қабылдауға болмайтын
🇬🇪 მიუღებელი
🇦🇿 qəbul edilə bilməz
🇲🇽 objetable
Etymology
The word 'objectionable' originated from the verb 'object', which means to express disapproval or disagreement. The suffix '-able' is added to form an adjective meaning capable of causing objection. The word has been in use since the 17th century, evolving to its current meaning of something causing disapproval or offense.
See also: object, objectification, objectify, objection, objective, objectively, objectivity, objector, unobjectionable.
Word Frequency Rank
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