B1 noun Neutral

اعتراض

/iʕ-ti-raːdˤ/

An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing. Often used in formal complaints.

Examples

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1

ليس لدي أي اعتراض على الفكرة.

I have no objection to the idea.

2

هل هناك أي اعتراض من جانبكم؟

Is there any objection from your side?

3

سجل اللاعب اعتراضاً على قرار الحكم.

The player recorded an objection to the referee's decision.

Word Family

Noun
اعتراض
Verb
اعترض
Adjective
معترض
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Arada' (to block). An objection is like a block you put in the way of a plan.

Quick Quiz

إذا كان لديك ______ يرجى ذكره الآن.

Correct!

The correct answer is: اعتراض

Examples

1

ليس لدي أي اعتراض على الفكرة.

informal

I have no objection to the idea.

2

هل هناك أي اعتراض من جانبكم؟

business

Is there any objection from your side?

3

سجل اللاعب اعتراضاً على قرار الحكم.

everyday

The player recorded an objection to the referee's decision.

4

تم تقديم الاعتراض بشكل رسمي إلى المحكمة.

formal

The objection was formally submitted to the court.

5

ناقشت اللجنة اعتراضات المواطنين.

academic

The committee discussed the citizens' objections.

Word Family

Noun
اعتراض
Verb
اعترض
Adjective
معترض

Common Collocations

تقديم اعتراض Submitting an objection
خطاب اعتراض Letter of objection
حق الاعتراض Right to object
اعتراض رسمي Formal objection
لا اعتراض No objection

Common Phrases

بدون اعتراض

Without objection

محل اعتراض

Objectionable / Subject to objection

اعتراض صامت

Silent objection

Often Confused With

اعتراض vs شكوى

Shakwa is a general complaint; I'tirad is a specific objection to a decision or plan.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for writing letters in IELTS where you disagree with a policy or a fine.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the verb 'refuse' when they mean 'object to'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Arada' (to block). An objection is like a block you put in the way of a plan.

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Word Origin

From the root 'a-r-d' (to show, to place across, or to oppose).

Grammar Patterns

Usually followed by the preposition 'على' (to/on)

Quick Quiz

إذا كان لديك ______ يرجى ذكره الآن.

Correct!

The correct answer is: اعتراض

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