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In literature, the word "exceptionable" has often been employed to denote actions or behaviors that are subject to criticism or deemed morally improper. For instance, in Samuel Richardson's Pamela, the speaker acknowledges that certain aspects of his conduct are "exceptionable," thereby implying that they are objectionable or open to disapproval [1]. This usage reflects the 18th-century tendency to discuss personal behavior in terms of societal and moral expectations, highlighting the delicate balance between self-awareness and social judgment.
  1. I own, said he, that some parts of my conduct seem exceptionable, as you state it.
    — from Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson

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