objectionable

/əb'dʤekʃənbl/

Thân thiện

The committee found the proposal objectionable due to its unfair terms.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to: Describes something that is open to criticism, disapproval, or argument because it is offensive, unpleasant, or morally questionable.
   • Causing disapproval or protest: Describes something that provokes a negative reaction, such as offense, disgust, or opposition.

Usage and Examples

• General Use:

  • The film was banned due to its objectionable content. (The film was prohibited because its material was offensive and likely to cause protest.)
  • I find his rude behavior highly objectionable. (I consider his impolite manner to be very offensive and worthy of criticism.)

• In Formal or Legal Contexts:

  • The lawyer stated that the evidence was objectionable and should not be presented to the jury. (The lawyer argued the evidence was improper and should be excluded from the trial.)
  • Any objectionable language in the document must be removed before publication. (Any offensive or debatable wording in the document needs to be deleted prior to release.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Objectionable" vs. "Offensive": While often similar, "objectionable" can imply something is open to reasoned objection or debate, not merely that it causes personal offense. "Offensive" is more directly linked to causing hurt, insult, or disgust.

  • The policy was objectionable on practical grounds. (The policy was flawed in a way that invited logical argument against it.)
  • The slur was deeply offensive. (The insult was profoundly hurtful and insulting.)

• In a Subjective Context: What is "objectionable" can vary greatly depending on personal or cultural standards.

  • The comedian's jokes, while hilarious to some, were objectionable to others. (The comedian's humor was found offensive by some people, though not by all.)

Variants and Related Words

• Objection (n): A reason or argument presented in opposition to something.
  • She raised an objection to the proposed plan.
• Object (v): To express or feel disapproval, opposition, or dislike.
  • Do you object to my smoking here?
• Unobjectionable (adj): Not objectionable; acceptable.
  • The proposal was bland but unobjectionable.

Synonyms

• Offensive: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• Reprehensible: Deserving censure or condemnation.
• Deplorable: Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad.
• Exceptionable: Open to objection; causing disapproval or offense.

Antonyms

• Acceptable: Able to be agreed on; suitable.
• Inoffensive: Not objectionable or harmful.
• Praiseworthy: Deserving approval and admiration.

Idiomatic Expressions and Phrases

• "Find something objectionable": To consider something offensive or unacceptable.
  • If you find any part of the contract objectionable, we can negotiate.
• "On objectionable grounds": For reasons that are open to criticism or debate.
  • The permit was denied on objectionable grounds related to noise.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
   • a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
   • found the politician's views objectionable
2. causing disapproval or protest
   • a vulgar and objectionable person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• exceptionable
• obnoxious