disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl 
plural disapprovals
: the act or fact of disapproving : the opinion that someone or something is bad, wrong, etc. or the expressing of such an opinion
Although she said nothing, her disapproval was obvious.
Their plan was met with strong/widespread disapproval. [=criticism]
Research shows that public disapproval of sitting presidents tends to rise along with the cost of a fill-up.—
Cathy Biank
Cathy Biank… their precious romance may not survive his family's disapproval.—Pamela Hutchinson
Pamela HutchinsonCaroline's refusal to conform to convention earned her widespread disapproval …—Adam Sisman
Adam SismanFans of the hit franchise were quick to express their disapproval of the decision in the comments.—Alex Graf
Alex GrafOn the market floor, several attendees wore badges or pins showing their disapproval for the legislation.—Jennifer Bringle
Jennifer BringleSynonyms
Examples of disapproval in a Sentence
I could sense her disapproval.
They made their disapproval of our behavior very clear.
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The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire, a conservative site, was not shy about its disapproval of the verdict.
—Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 31 May 2024
On Friday, protesters chanted their disapproval from the street while legislators reviewed the bill.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
To celebrate her 200th birthday in 2020, the Florence Nightingale Museum in London produced this film about her life, including her struggles to become a nurse despite her family’s disapproval.
—Melissa Pritchard, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
The proposed school in the western region of the county pitched a commitment to providing an inclusive and empowering environment for all students, including those with special education needs, before receiving a recommendation for disapproval from Kirk and DiDonato at the March 19 meeting.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
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Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 31 May 2024
On Friday, protesters chanted their disapproval from the street while legislators reviewed the bill.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
To celebrate her 200th birthday in 2020, the Florence Nightingale Museum in London produced this film about her life, including her struggles to become a nurse despite her family’s disapproval.
—Melissa Pritchard, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
The proposed school in the western region of the county pitched a commitment to providing an inclusive and empowering environment for all students, including those with special education needs, before receiving a recommendation for disapproval from Kirk and DiDonato at the March 19 meeting.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapproval. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl
1
: the act of disapproving : the state of being disapproved
frowned in disapproval
2
: unfavorable opinion or judgment : criticism
the plan met with disapproval
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