as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
The Constitution protects a broad swath of speech, including much that the public finds objectionable.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
In an effort to keep kids away from objectionable content, a number of US states and several countries—Australia being the latest—have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are of age.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
This does not mean giving up on health interventions some people may find objectionable but better understanding the conceptual origins of resistance and working with people from there.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
In the process, discussions of exactly what is objectionable about his industry tend to get lost in expressions of distaste for his type.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
In an effort to keep kids away from objectionable content, a number of US states and several countries—Australia being the latest—have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are of age.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
This does not mean giving up on health interventions some people may find objectionable but better understanding the conceptual origins of resistance and working with people from there.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
In the process, discussions of exactly what is objectionable about his industry tend to get lost in expressions of distaste for his type.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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Bell is a big-bodied offensive weapon who doesn’t just look like a running back.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In terms of specific positions, Maugioa is the sixth Hurricanes offensive lineman to be selected in the first round, while Bain and Mesidor are the eighth and ninth UM defensive ends/edge rushers taken in the first round.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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How did his part as Benny — the Gordons’ obnoxious cousin from Las Vegas — come to be?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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She’s guarded, gives her co-workers obnoxious nicknames, and is always ready with a snarky comment.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri denounced the attack as tragic and unacceptable during a visit to the village on Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The dusty chocolate coating is bitter and unpleasant, and there isn’t enough salt to offset it.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some of it has been very unpleasant for me and many others, especially those who look like me.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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