take a dim view of

Idioms

Regard disapprovingly, as in I take a dim view of meeting every single week. This idiom, which uses dim in the sense of “unfavorable,” was first recorded in 1947

Example Sentences

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Those worried about the possibility of bias, misuse and the loss of privacy caused by facial recognition may take a dim view of this capability of the cameras.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Polling shows that many Americans take a dim view of election denial.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

City residents take a dim view of cruise ship tourists, who come in large groups for short visits that do not generate as much for local businesses as those who stay longer, Professor Koens said.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

The passage appears to take a dim view of in vitro fertilization, without using the term.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022

Joe had a hunch the army would take a dim view of anyone found with one of their mules.

From The Lost Wagon by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

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