disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuh 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

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/
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).