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disapproval

[ dis-uh-proo-vuhl ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /

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noun

the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.

Origin of disapproval

First recorded in 1655–65; dis-¹ + approval

SYNONYMS FOR disapproval

disapprobation, dislike, condemnation.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR disapproval ON THESAURUS.COM

OTHER WORDS FROM disapproval

self-dis·ap·prov·al, noun

Words nearby disapproval

disappoint, disappointed, disappointing, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval, disapprove, disarm, disarmament, disarming, disarrange

Example sentences from the Web for disapproval

While critics felt the season was inspired, some fans voiced their disapproval.

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Mustering a coalition of disapproval for the World Cup should be much easier than it would be for an Olympiad.

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Hardline media have roared their disapproval and prominent conservative politicians have joined in.

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The rates of disapproval are similar in other post-Soviet countries.

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As she departed her glance just flitted over my face in disapproval.

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What was the use of spoiling my action by a continual exhibition of disapproval?

Atlantida |Pierre Benoit
Madame Aldavini, with some disapproval, watched her progress.

Carnival |Compton Mackenzie
It was at that moment that Pepperpot had barked his disapproval of the weather-worn lions.

Highacres |Jane Abbott
Referendum means referring a law passed by the legislature back to the voters for their approval or disapproval.

Citizenship |Emma Guy Cromwell
Its parentage may be traced, if we will, to those mystery-mongers whom Plato mentions with disapproval.

The Legacy of Greece |Various

British Dictionary definitions for disapproval

disapproval

/ (ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl) /

noun

the act or a state or feeling of disapproving; censure; condemnation