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Insolent vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between insolent and objectionable

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
  • *
  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.

    • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    Related terms

    * insolence * insolency * insolently

    External links

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    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.