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Disturbing vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

disturbing | objectionable |

As adjectives the difference between disturbing and objectionable

is that disturbing is causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

As a verb disturbing

is .

disturbing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
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    Verb

    (head)

    • objectionable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.
    • Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.

    Antonyms

    * unobjectionable

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.