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objectionable
What does objectionable mean?
objectionable (adjective): causing disapproval or protest.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use objectionable in a sentence?
- A vulgar and objectionable person. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does objectionable come from?
From objection + -able.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of objectionable?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “objectionable” mean?
important in effect or meaning
Not quite: that's what significant means.
arousing or provoking laughter
Not quite: that's what comic means.
causing disapproval or protest
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of great significance or value
Not quite: that's what important means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “objectionable”?
different
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available
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important
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obnoxious
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