Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Exceptious · Ex·cep·tious · IPA /ɪkˈsɛpʃəs/ 01 a. Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious. 1. Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious.[Obs.] “At least effectually silence the doubtful and exceptious.” — South.