Synonyms of exception

exception

noun

ik-ˈsep-shən 

1

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objection
• complaint
• question
• criticism
• challenge
• protest
• fuss
• demur
• difficulty
• demurrer
• demurral
• doubt
• suspicion
• remonstrance
• stink
• qualm
• expostulation
• dispute
• quibble
• dissent
• kick
• argument
• compunction
• cavil
• misunderstanding
• skepticism
• uncertainty
• quarrel
• censure
• misgiving
• scruple
• reluctance
• static
• squabble
• debate
• conflict
• disobedience
• reservation
• rebellion
• defiance
• distrust
• niggle
• unwillingness
• mistrust
• unease
• dubitation
• mistrustfulness
• uneasiness
• indetermination
• distrustfulness
• hassle
• incertitude
• dubiety
• qualmishness
• misdoubt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• willingness
• agreement
• sanction
• acceptance
• compliance
• acquiescence
• assent
• obedience

2

as in anomaly

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected

her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• rarity
• abnormality
• variation
• difference
• aberration
• oddity
• phenomenon
• quirk
• peculiarity
• accident
• inconsistency
• singularity
• distortion
• disparity
• mistake
• error
• mutation
• oddment
• contradiction
• paradox
• vagary
• curiosity
• bizarrerie
• inconsistence
• kink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• norm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exception

However, there are many provisions and exceptions that will limit the tariffs’ impact. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

That meant, with limited exceptions, no special access for anyone. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Disclosing information that constitutes an abuse of authority or other gross misconduct is legally protected, with only narrow exceptions—classified and grand-jury information can’t be revealed, for example. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

All, even most, retrogrades are not about your exes coming back, but your experience may be the exception right now. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing exception

• take exception