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

Sure, we also got Brandi Carlile singing “America the Beautiful” and Charlie Puth, one of the least objectionable people in showbiz, performing the National Anthem.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 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

For instance, it's unclear what specifically Robinson found objectionable about Kirk.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

And what’s more, nobody finds anything objectionable in it.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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