disapprobation

[ dis-ap-ruh-bey-shuhn ]

noun

1. disapproval; condemnation.

disapprobation

/ ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən /

noun

1. moral or social disapproval

Other Words From

• self-disap·pro·bation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disapprobation¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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It was with great disapprobation that he heard Napoleon accept Caulaincourt's advice, and determine to advance to Moscow.

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He had already observed here and there something of the disapprobation which had manifested itself in Sivert Jespersen's remark.

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The first words of disapprobation and harsh criticism came from an unexpected quarter—from Laroche.

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

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