Objectionable

usgb/əbˈdʒekʃənəbl/
adjective

Something that people might dislike or find offensive.

Many people find a disregard for personal hygiene in others to be objectionable.
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Often appears as...

  • find something objectionable
  • be deemed objectionable

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Disapproving

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Subjectivity

What's objectionable varies between people or cultures, so understand the audience's values when using the word.

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She found his jokes objectionable, though others laughed.
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Strong Disapproval

'Objectionable' is strong and shows you're not just against something, but you find it offensive.

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The article contained objectionable language that angered many readers.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Some behaviors are specifically objectionable in certain cultures; research this to avoid misunderstandings.

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Wearing shoes indoors is objectionable in some cultures.
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deplorabledesirabledisgustdistastefuloffensivereprehensiblerepulsiveunacceptable
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