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disapproval

American  
[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /

noun

  1. the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure.

    stern disapproval.
    Synonyms:
    condemnation, dislike, disapprobation
disapproval British  
/ ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • self-disapproval noun

Etymology

Origin of disapproval

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

Example Sentences

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With Bass and Raman considered the front-runners of the mayoral race, their disapproval of Wasserman means he could lead the Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside a mayor who doesn’t want him in that role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

However, Jeffries’ disapproval did not deter seven Democratic representatives from supporting the bill.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

She added she felt public support in ending that punishment of children was strong, which was backed up by the review reporting "a general trend towards disapproval of physical punishment".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

These oddballs have little in common besides their defiance of village norms and their families’ mutual disapproval.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

We made it back to May Company on time and found Mrs. Abbott in the juniors’ department, where she held up items of clothing for Jennifer’s approval or disapproval.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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