objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: undesirable, offensive

objectionableness noun

objectionably

əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of objectionable

• offensive
• obnoxious
• unacceptable
• unpleasant

Examples of objectionable in a Sentence

a T-shirt with an objectionable image

Recent Examples on the Web

The judge also has noted that some of the objectionable stories cited by the DOJ do not have to do with national security. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

With betrayal, lies, backstabbing and a cast of exceptionally objectionable characters, reality TV has all the ingredients for a great thriller novel. — L.m. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

The male cultivars lack the seedpods that drop in the spring and make the tree objectionable to some homeowners. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

There were aspects of the smart-grid law that were objectionable such as provisions that gave state utility regulators next to no say in the level of rate hikes ComEd demanded to make the work happen. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

objection + -able

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for objectionable

• unobjectionable

Kids Definition

objectionable

adjective

ob·​jec·​tion·​able əb-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: arousing objection : offensive

uses objectionable language

objectionably

-blē 

adverb