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Objectionable vs Loathsome - What's the difference?

objectionable | loathsome | Synonyms |

Objectionable is a synonym of loathsome.


As adjectives the difference between objectionable and loathsome

is that objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection while loathsome is highly offensive; sickening, abominable.

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.

    loathsome

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • highly offensive; sickening, abominable

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "loathsome" is often applied: disease, creature, thing, person, man, woman, dungeon, place, world, smell, act.

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