objectionable — arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈdʒekʃənəbl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher found the student's excuse so objectionable that she gave him extra homework.
- My mom considers my messy room objectionable, but I call it 'organized chaos'.
- The movie was rated R due to objectionable scenes.
objectionable
ADJECTIVE[/əbˈdʒekʃənəbl/]
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Disgusting and offensive behavior
What seemed respectable is no longer acceptable - it's objectionable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin objicere, meaning 'to throw against' or 'to oppose'. The prefix ob- (against) combines with jacere (to throw), literally conveying the sense of throwing something in front of or against something else to obstruct it.
Breakdown
ob- (against, in front of) + jacere (to throw) + -able (capable of being). The suffix -able was added to create an adjective meaning 'capable of being thrown against' or 'worthy of opposition'.
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📝Examples
“The teacher found the student's excuse so objectionable that she gave him extra homework.”
“My mom considers my messy room objectionable, but I call it 'organized chaos'.”
“The movie was rated R due to objectionable scenes.”
“His objectionable comments during the meeting cost him his promotion.”
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