Objectional

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. That which is considered objectionable often inspires criticism or resistance
2. An entity labeled as objectionable typically generates discontent or opposition among individuals
3. Provoking feelings of disapproval or dislike because of its nature or characteristics

Etymology: "Objectional" is a plain formation: the noun "objection" with the adjective-forming suffix "-al" added to the end. "Objection" comes from Latin "objectio", a noun built on the verb "objicere", meaning to throw or place against something, so an objection is literally something thrown in the way of a proposal. The suffix "-al" marks the resulting adjective as relating to that act, the same way "functional" relates to a function. The form is a little unusual because the common adjective in English is "objectionable", which adds "-able" to the same stem. "Objectional" appears alongside it as a variant with the same sense: something that provokes objection or opposition. Dictionaries tend to treat the two as near-synonyms, with "objectionable" far more widely used.

Synonyms: disagreeable, protestable

Antonyms: agreeable, acceptable