objectionable

objectionable
/euhb jek"sheuh neuh beuhl/, adj.
1. causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.
2. offending good taste, manners, etiquette, propriety, etc.; offensive: objectionable behavior.
[1775-85; OBJECTION + -ABLE]
Syn. 2. unacceptable, offensive, vile, odious.

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