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

Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times

He watched as the sled was loaded, carefully calculated the weight of each item, and let his disapproval be known if it went too far.

From Literature

Before you tut your disapproval, it turned out it wasn’t a real date.

From Literature

Turning toward the door again, I almost ran full force into Mrs. Smith, who stood with her arms crossed, watching me in disapproval.

From Literature

But when Burr began insulting those who believed in the spirits of the dead, the audience hissed their disapproval.

From Literature

Related Words

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