exceptionable

adjective

ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
: being likely to cause objection : objectionable
visitors even drink the exceptionable beerW. D. Howells
exceptionability noun
exceptionably adverb

Examples of exceptionable in a Sentence

as long as the language is not exceptionable, people can discuss any topic they want in the chat room

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exceptionable was in 1691

Dictionary Entries Near exceptionable

Cite this Entry

“Exceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exceptionable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

exceptionable

adjective
ex·​cep·​tion·​able ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce exceptionable (audio)
exceptionably adverb
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