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Objectable vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

objectable | objectionable |

As adjectives the difference between objectable and objectionable

is that objectable is capable of being put forward as an objection while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

objectable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being put forward as an objection.
    • (Webster 1913)

    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.