objection — an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing with or opposing a proposal or course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing with or opposing a proposal or course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈdʒekʃən/
Example Sentences
- When mom suggested broccoli pizza, my immediate objection was 'That's a crime against humanity!'
- The student council voted down the proposal despite only one minor objection.
- His objection to doing homework was that it interfered with his professional gaming career.
objection
NOUN[/əbˈdʒekʃən/]
an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing with or opposing a proposal or course of action
Lawyer raising strong objection in court
Strong objection for client protection!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obicere' meaning 'to throw against' or 'oppose', combined with the suffix '-tion'. The word entered English through Old French 'objection' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
ob- (against) + -ject (throw, from Latin jacere) + -ion (noun suffix) = objection
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When mom suggested broccoli pizza, my immediate objection was 'That's a crime against humanity!'”
“The student council voted down the proposal despite only one minor objection.”
“His objection to doing homework was that it interfered with his professional gaming career.”
“The environmental group filed an objection to the new factory construction.”
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