disapproval
[dis-
uh
-
proo
-v
uh
l]
/ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl/
noun
1.
the act or state of
disapproving
; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure:
stern disapproval.
Origin
1655-65;
dis-
1
+
approval
Related forms
self-disapproval,
noun
Synonyms
disapprobation, dislike, condemnation.
Examples from the web for
disapproval
Everything in the piece is contrived to promote
disapproval
rather than understanding.
But his demotion from the modernist canon has been prompted by moral
disapproval
as well.
It was met with little skepticism and
disapproval
but instead with wild applause on the blog.
But right-wingers stoked public dread and polls soon showed significant
disapproval
of the closure.
By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to cultivate our narcissism without the risk of
disapproval
or criticism.
However, that may be less of a hurdle than the
disapproval
ratings.
And
disapproval
ratings go up when they spend an hour or two insulting each other.
They have survived their families' shock and
disapproval
and the stares and unwelcome comments of strangers.
Critical body language and murmurs of
disapproval
are typical at presidential addresses and part of the political theater.
There are people too afraid of
disapproval
to venture out for a job interview, a date or even a meal in public.
British Dictionary definitions for
disapproval
disapproval
/
ˌdɪsəˈpruːv
ə
l
/
noun
1.
the act or a state or feeling of disapproving; censure; condemnation
Word Origin and History for
disapproval
n.
1660s; see
disapprove
+
-al
(2).