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objectionable

adjective (objectionable; more objectionable)

«objectionable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Unpleasant or offensive, so that people object to it. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal or polite language: "objectionable behaviour", "objectionable language", "objectionable content" (for content online that is offensive or unsuitable). It tells the reader something is unacceptable.

Examples

  • His language was objectionable, so the referee sent him off. tree →
  • The website removes objectionable content. tree →
  • Some people found the joke objectionable. tree →
  • There was an objectionable smell from the drains. tree →
  • Their objectionable behaviour on the bus was reported to the school. tree →
  • Is there anything objectionable in this film for young children? tree →

Note

Formal. From "object" (verb, "ob-JECT", to disagree) + "-ionable". Everyday words: "offensive", "nasty", "rude".

On Mova

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