objectionableness
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəblnəs/
NOUN
1. The quality of being offensive or unacceptable
The quality or state of being objectionable, offensive, unpleasant, or deserving of disapproval because something violates standards of decency, acceptability, or good conduct.
1.1. Offensiveness and indecency
The quality of being offensive, vulgar, indecent, or morally unacceptable, particularly in language, behavior, or content.
Synonyms
- offensiveness
- indecency
- obscenity
- vulgarity
- coarseness
- crudeness
- distastefulness
- lewdness
- bawdiness
- smuttiness
- raunchiness
- indelicacy
Antonyms
Examples
- The committee discussed the potential objectionableness of the proposed policy changes.
- During the debate, the members considered the objectionableness of certain amendments.
Related Words
- profanity
- immodesty
- lasciviousness
- ribaldry
- suggestiveness
- indecorousness
1.2. Unacceptability and undesirability
The quality of being unsuitable, undesirable, or unacceptable according to particular standards, expectations, or requirements.
Synonyms
- unacceptability
- undesirability
- exceptionability
- unpleasantness
Antonyms
- appropriateness
- fitness
- suitability
- suitableness
- correctness
Examples
- In the review process, the team assessed the overall objectionableness of the new advertising campaign.
Related Words
- unbecomingness
- disagreeableness
- disapproval
- unsuitability
1.3. Moral reprehensibility
The quality of being morally wrong, disgraceful, or deserving of strong criticism and condemnation.
Synonyms
- reprehensibility
- reprehensibleness
- atrociousness
- depravity
- wickedness
- foulness
- repulsiveness
Antonyms
- perfection
- spotlessness
- correctness
Examples
- The board carefully evaluated the objectionableness of the candidate's past behavior before making a decision.
Related Words
- infamy
- perversity
- perversion
- abusiveness
- depravedness
1.4. Repugnance and unpleasantness
The quality of causing strong dislike, disgust, or aversion because something is offensive or disagreeable.
Synonyms
- repugnance
- loathsomeness
- nastiness
- grossness
- repulsiveness
- distastefulness
Antonyms
- appropriateness
- decency
Examples
- The lawyer highlighted the objectionableness of the evidence, calling for its exclusion.
Related Words
- filthiness
- dirtiness
- impurity
- disgust
- aversion