disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl]

noun

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

   stern disapproval.

   Synonyms: condemnation, dislike, disapprobation

disapproval

/ ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• self-disapproval noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disapproval¹

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

Example Sentences

My face hardens into stone, and I feel myself assume my mother’s signature expression of disapproval.

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Passengers in nearby seats began to clear their throats in disapproval, for the children’s game was noisy and, frankly, disgusting.

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

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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.

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The crowd was taught to cross their arms to signal disapproval for bad deeds, such as sharing disinformation online.

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Related Words

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