exceptionable

adjective

ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: being likely to cause objection : objectionable

visitors even drink the exceptionable beer

—W. D. Howells

exceptionability

ik-ˌsep-sh(ə-)nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

exceptionably

ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• censurable
• objectionable
• obnoxious
• offensive
• reprehensible

Examples of exceptionable in a Sentence

as long as the language is not exceptionable, people can discuss any topic they want in the chat room

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

exceptionable

adjective

ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

: objectionable

exceptionably

-blē 

adverb