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objectionably

objectionably

7.7
In a way that many people find rude or offensive
  • adverb
  • /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbli/
translation icon : de manera objetable
  • "In a trice, my father was surrounded by all the bride's distaff relatives, who seemed now, in their adulation, neither so fat nor so objectionably Republican as they once had.

Examples

  • How does the "atheism+ crowd" frame it objectionably?

    Blog text (10)
  • Gray thinks that liberal pluralism is objectionably narrow in its moral appreciation.

    Academic text (1999)
  • No, but look, dictionary.com plural is Wampus, a stranger objectionable person, a lampus.

  • Its front page, for instance, usually features a news flash condemning some form of pedagogical malfeasance based on an objectionably sympathetic view of Arabs and Muslims.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The comments he made about the film were objectionably rude and upset many audience members.

  • Her objectionably sarcastic tone made it clear that she was not pleased with the decision.

  • The article presented an objectionably biased view that failed to consider multiple perspectives.

Synonyms

offensively
vsobjectionably
  • Offensive
15 4.5

In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people

is used for acts that upset others without being plainly rude
disgustingly
vsobjectionably
13 4.8

In a way that makes you feel sick or upset

causes disapproval without requiring such extreme revulsion from others
obnoxiously
vsobjectionably
6 6.4

In a way that annoys and upsets other people

emphasizes causing disapproval rather than mere irritation or annoyance
unpleasantly
vsobjectionably
5 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

often signals causing disapproval or offense rather than simple discomfort
unacceptably
vsobjectionably
4 4.4

To a level that cannot be tolerated

covers acts that cause disapproval without always breaching standards
abominably
vsobjectionably
3 8.2

In a very rude and cruel way

is broader, describing things that simply cause disapproval or dislike
insufferably
vsobjectionably
2 8.2

In a very annoying way that people cannot stand

focuses on causing dislike or disapproval not only unbearable degree
repulsively
vsobjectionably
1 7.2

In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike

is milder, covering acts that simply provoke disapproval or distaste
revoltingly
vsobjectionably
1 7.7

In a way that causes strong disgust

is used for upsetting or offensive things that are not always extreme
distastefully
vsobjectionably
1 6.7

In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted

expresses disapproval more generally rather than strong moral disgust
abhorrently
vsobjectionably
1 8.6

In a way that shows strong disgust and moral disapproval

covers general unpleasantness rather than specifically moral rejection
disagreeably
vsobjectionably
1 5.8

In an unpleasant or rude way

is wider, covering also clear offensive or disapproving behaviour
unbecomingly
vsobjectionably
  • Formal
1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

relates to causing general disapproval or offense rather than mere impropriety
contemptibly
vsobjectionably
  • Offensive
8.3

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

refers to acts that annoy or displease without needing moral scorn
displeasingly
vsobjectionably
6.8

In a way that makes people feel annoyed

implies causing stronger objection or social disapproval than mere displeasure

Antonyms

50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

3 2.3

In a pleasant way that feels nice

How Offensive

outrageously
17 5.8
objectionably
7.7
offensively
  • Offensive
15 4.5

Surface Forms

objectionably positive
objectionablier comparative
objectionablest superlative

Morphology

objectionably = objectionable (semi-transparent) = ob + ject + ion + able + ly

The transformation from 'objectionable' to 'objectionably' is a standard adverbial formation.

Etymology

The word objectionably comes from objection and object, with ob- meaning 'against' and -able meaning 'capable of'. So to behave objectionably is to act in a way that makes people 'object' or feel offended.