Objectionable: meaning, definitions and examples

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objectionable

[ əbˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.