as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
a T-shirt with an objectionable image
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Recent Examples of objectionable
Amplification proved less objectionable.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Readers, be warned that some of these might be considered, well, objectionable.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
That Alabama didn’t drop a spot in the rankings after being drubbed by Georgia in the SEC championship was objectionable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The institution is politically objectionable, of course, and intellectually bankrupt.
—Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectionable
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Readers, be warned that some of these might be considered, well, objectionable.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
That Alabama didn’t drop a spot in the rankings after being drubbed by Georgia in the SEC championship was objectionable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The institution is politically objectionable, of course, and intellectually bankrupt.
—Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectionable
Adjective
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In 2021, the now 38-year-old became the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator for Mike Zimmer’s final year as head coach.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michigan had 17 offensive boards and outrebounded Ohio State 44-31.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When an obnoxious influencer (Zach Galifianakis, delightfully punchable) dies in a freak accident at her gallery, Polina decides to pass off his corpse as an exhibition centerpiece.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
28 Jan. 2026
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This latest fight starts with a comment Natalie makes at work that is both obnoxious and innocuous.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Local officials criticized the FAA for imposing the closure without advance notice or coordination, calling the lack of communication unacceptable.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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That failure to communicate is unacceptable.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over time, this buildup can affect the dishwasher's performance, lead to unpleasant odors, and leave dishes less clean.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The water in Griffin was deemed safe to use the same day as the spill, later in the evening, but some residents believed the water still had an unpleasant smell.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Objectionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectionable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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