un objectionable

ob·jec·tion·a·ble

[uhb-jek-shuh-nuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.
2.
offending good taste, manners, etiquette, propriety, etc.; offensive: objectionable behavior.

Origin:
1775–85; objection + -able

ob·jec·tion·a·bil·i·ty, ob·jec·tion·a·ble·ness, noun
ob·jec·tion·a·bly, adverb
su·per·ob·jec·tion·a·ble, adjective
su·per·ob·jec·tion·a·b·ly, adverb
un·ob·jec·tion·a·ble, adjective


2. unacceptable, offensive, vile, odious.
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objectionable (əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant
 
objectiona'bility
 
n
 
ob'jectionableness
 
n
 
ob'jectionably
 
adv

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objectionable
1781, from objection + -able.
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