objectionableness
State of being offensive
The quality of being offensive, unpleasant, or worthy of disapproval.
The word is rare and awkward—objectionable behavior is common, but people seldom name the abstract quality: The objectionableness of his remarks was hard to ignore.
Most speakers would reach for a simpler construction.
Extremely distasteful or offensive
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- vulgarCrude or indecent
- obnoxiousExtremely disagreeable in manner
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
distasteful · revolting · abhorrent · loathsome · nauseating · insulting · derogatory · contemptible
Deserving condemnation
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- indefensibleCannot be justified
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
unwarranted · improper · inappropriate · unsuitable · undesirable · unacceptable · unwelcome · problematic
Causing mild displeasure
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- troublesomeCausing difficulty or annoyance
nasty · grating · jarring · uncomfortable · unappealing · unsavory · off-putting · irksome
Judgment of faults
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- denunciationFormal public accusation
disfavor · dissatisfaction · opposition · disagreement · rebuke · rejection · scorn · contempt
repugnant
Extremely distasteful or offensive
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- vulgarCrude or indecent
- obnoxiousExtremely disagreeable in manner
repulsive · distasteful · revolting · abhorrent · loathsome · nauseating · insulting · derogatory · contemptible · despicable
reprehensible
Deserving condemnation
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- indefensibleCannot be justified
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
inexcusable · unwarranted · improper · inappropriate · unsuitable · undesirable · unacceptable · unwelcome · problematic · questionable
disagreeable
Causing mild displeasure
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
troublesome · nasty · grating · jarring · uncomfortable · unappealing · unsavory · off-putting · irksome · vexatious
criticism
Judgment of faults
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reproachExpression of disappointment
denunciation · disfavor · dissatisfaction · opposition · disagreement · rebuke · rejection · scorn · contempt · antipathy
objectionablenesscharm
Attractive personal quality
attractiveness · agreeableness · appeal · pleasantness · acceptability
objectionablenessadmirableness
Quality deserving praise
praiseworthiness · virtuousness · uprightness · wholesomeness · decency
object, objective, objection, objecting, objectivity, objected, objector, objectionable, objectification