unobjectionable

[uhb-jek-shuh-nuh-buhl]

Origin

adjective

causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.

offending good taste, manners, etiquette, propriety, etc.; offensive: objectionable behavior.

Origin:
1775–85; objection + -able

Related forms

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

Synonyms
2. unacceptable, offensive, vile, odious.

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Unobjectionable is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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Word Origin & History

objectionable

1781, from objection + -able.

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