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

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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

It shows that this institution can recover from disapproval.

From BBC

Even subtle cues—a raised eyebrow, a nod—can signal approval or disapproval and steer the room.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re all susceptible to the sweet rush of approval, the desperate fear of disapproval, and the yearning for purpose and community,” Huet writes.

From Los Angeles Times

In her Threads post, Rose mentions “losing roles happens all the time” in Hollywood, but doesn’t hold back from expressing her disapproval that Sweeney is the one portraying Martin.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• censure
• criticism
• denunciation
• discontent
• dislike
• displeasure
• dissatisfaction
• objection