disapprobation

[ dis-ap-ruh-bey-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. disapproval; condemnation.

Origin of disapprobation

1
First recorded in 1640–50; dis-1 + approbation

Other words from disapprobation

  • self-dis·ap·pro·ba·tion, noun

Words Nearby disapprobation

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How to use disapprobation in a sentence

  • He did this to signalise his disapprobation of royalty, and his preference for democratic equality.

    Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
  • It was with great disapprobation that he heard Napoleon accept Caulaincourt's advice, and determine to advance to Moscow.

    Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
  • He had already observed here and there something of the disapprobation which had manifested itself in Sivert Jespersen's remark.

    Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
  • The first words of disapprobation and harsh criticism came from an unexpected quarter—from Laroche.

  • It met with the disapprobation ab initio of all men competent to form an opinion on Indian affairs.

British Dictionary definitions for disapprobation

disapprobation

/ (ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən) /


noun
  1. moral or social disapproval

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