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objectionable

adjective
ob·​jec·​tion·​able | \ É™b-ˈjek-sh(É™-)nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce objectionable (audio) \

Definition of objectionable

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Other Words from objectionable

objectionableness noun
objectionably \ É™b-​ˈjek-​sh(É™-​)nÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce objectionably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of objectionable in a Sentence

a T-shirt with an objectionable image

Recent Examples on the Web

But taking a hands-off position on moderation requires actually keeping your hands off of adult content that some might find objectionable. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Is Valve still censoring adult games on Steam? [Updated]," 6 Sep. 2019 But in few industries, experts say, is the evidence of objectionable practices so clear, the industry's pledges to reform so ambitious and the breaching of those promises so obvious. Peter Whoriskey, oregonlive, "Much of the chocolate you buy — including from Hershey — starts with child labor," 6 June 2019 The ratings suggest an age range and describe the possibly objectionable features. Washington Post, "No, there’s still no link between video games and violence," 8 Aug. 2019 The ratings suggest an age range and describe the possibly objectionable features. Mae Anderson, chicagotribune.com, "There is no link between video games and violence, according to experts," 6 Aug. 2019 The ratings suggest an age range and describe the possibly objectionable features of games. Mae Anderson, BostonGlobe.com, "Fact check: No, there’s still no link between video games and violence," 6 Aug. 2019 The ratings suggest an age range and describe the possibly objectionable features. Mae Anderson, The Denver Post, "No, there’s still no link between video games and violence," 6 Aug. 2019 Add to that the perception that many riders do nothing to improve the environment, at least in the minds of numerous anxious commuters vexed by noise, odors and objectionable behavior. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Exposing abuse in the Boy Scouts of America (8/11/19)," 11 Aug. 2019 Years ago Berman revealed his father's role as a prominent lobbyist, doing work the songwriter found objectionable. Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, "Remembering David Berman and a special Houston show," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of objectionable

1741, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for objectionable

objection + -able

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objectionable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of objectionable

: not good or right : causing people to be offended

objectionable

adjective
ob·​jec·​tion·​able | \ É™b-ˈjek-shÉ™-nÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce objectionable (audio) \

Kids Definition of objectionable

: arousing disapproval or great dislike : offensive

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