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objectionable

/əbˈdʒɛk.ʃən.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:objectionably
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• adjective

1

Arousing distaste, disapproval, or opposition; offensive or unpleasant.

Example

"The committee voted to remove several objectionable passages from the broadcast."

2

Open to legal objection or challenge as improper or inadmissible in court.

Example

"The defense attorney argued that the prosecutor's leading question was highly objectionable."

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• Rhymes for objectionable

• Nearby Words

objectification
objectify
objection
objectionable
objectionably
objectional
objective

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'objection' and the suffix '-able', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'obicere', meaning 'to throw against or oppose'.

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