is objectionable

[ɪz əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl]

verb phrase (present tense, third person singular)

é objetável / é censurável / é condenável

1. is unacceptable, offensive, or worthy of disapproval

His behavior is objectionable to most people.

O comportamento dele é censurável para a maioria das pessoas.

2. is worthy of being opposed or protested against

The proposal is objectionable on ethical grounds.

A proposta é condenável por razões éticas.

3. is disagreeable or unpleasant

That odor is objectionable.

Esse odor é desagradável.

NYC Slang

is whack / is trash / is not cool

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

é objetável / é censurável

Standard usage in Brazil

Portugal

é censurável / é condenável

More formal, commonly used in European Portuguese

Both regions

é condenável

Universal Portuguese translation with strong disapproval connotation

is beyond the pale

is out of line

rubs people the wrong way

leaves a bad taste

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