as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
While objectionable levels of risk have accrued in the past, the housing finance system has operated much more soundly in recent years.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Gaetz was the most objectionable among a group of nominees who would have faced immediate disqualification during an earlier era.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
While objectionable levels of risk have accrued in the past, the housing finance system has operated much more soundly in recent years.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Gaetz was the most objectionable among a group of nominees who would have faced immediate disqualification during an earlier era.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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But offensive productivity like the Lions have experienced doesn’t happen by accident either.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both Mississippi State and Auburn rank in the top 40 nationally in offensive rebounding rate.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s graphic designer Tansy Michaud designed the cover, which, with its garish red-and-yellow cover and text about self-actualization, was meant to be a little graphically obnoxious.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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But existing alarm watches are really loud and obnoxious.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In this team, calling in sick for shady reasons is unacceptable.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Greenwashing and intentional misinformation are unacceptable, but silence from the best actors is an even bigger risk.—
Jesper Brodin,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the negative reaction from the crowd, the CBS late night host acknowledged that unpleasant feelings abound.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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While wildly unpleasant, most people affected with norovirus see their symptoms resolve within a few days, the Mayo Clinic says.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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