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

Those hiding here now are not running from Gaza's disapproval, but from Israeli tanks.

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London's car community faces similar disapproval, he says.

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In July, Gallup found that just 8% of Democrats approve of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, with disapproval overwhelming.

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Upon leaving the chain restaurant, Vance and Hegseth faced a chorus of disapproval from angry citizens at the station, in videos shared to social media.

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“I made a vow to God,” he says, narrating, “no matter the disapproval or dissent, deviant, ritual murders would not go unpublished on my watch.”

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Related Words

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