How to Use disapproval in a Sentence

disapproval

noun
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  • I could sense her disapproval.
  • They made their disapproval of our behavior very clear.
  • But get behind the wheel of a car, and all that disapproval tends to melt away.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Sathyamurthy shakes his head in disapproval and says there’s an urgent need to address the threat to the groves.
    — Mahima Jain, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2023
  • What’s your greatest fear as an artist, other than the disapproval of a loved one?
    — Tomris Laffly, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023
  • But he was dogged by rumors of the princes’ deaths and disapproval of his usurpation of Edward V’s crown.
    — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Throughout it all, Iger’s disapproval of Chapek was a secret to no one.
    — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The board members seemed aware of mounting disapproval.
    — Maureen Farrell, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The entrails conveyed a large number of signs that were said to convey the gods' approval or disapproval.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Tom Yawkey showed his disapproval as O'Brien shot this poignant photo.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The Duke of York's appearance came as a surprise to many, and some voiced their disapproval on social media.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Clinton’s letter expressed her disapproval over the sketch, the cast member said.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Aug. 2023
  • But the no touching allowed—and the disapproval of their families—doesn't stop Ember and Wade from falling in love.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Ipsos poll finds that the GOP is off to a rocky reputational start with the country, with their disapproval rating high and worse than that of the Democrats.
    — Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2023
  • That disapproval rating was also among the highest recorded in the decades-long survey.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 6 July 2023
  • Since a similar poll in May, disapproval of Biden has risen by 6% and approval has fallen by 4%.
    — Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Was Cruise’s acting snub a voting response to the same public disapproval?
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Other viewers aren't so fond of the change and have voiced their disapproval through hateful commentary.
    — Jennifer Vassel, Parents, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Those episodes showed the public’s disapproval of censorship and doubt about the direction that Mr. Xi is taking the country.
    — Li Yuan, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Though most Republicans don't condone the actions of those who forced their way into the Capitol, the strength of their disapproval has waned over time.
    — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2024
  • China has been openly vocal in its disapproval of the release plan.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 7 July 2023
  • Two gardening friends came by and struggled to conceal their disapproval of my choice.
    — Catie Marron, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • The disapproval ratings of both Republicans were quite large, as Trump came in at 54% disapproval and Nixon at 65%.
    — David Zimmermann, Washington Examiner, 17 July 2023
  • Despite the disapproval of Skye's friends and her father, the two strike up an unlikely and tumultuous romance.
    — Nathaniel Rosenberg, Journal Sentinel, 7 June 2023
  • In one viral video, musician Kid Rock shot up several cases of the brew with a rifle to signal his disapproval of the brand.
    — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2023
  • But Democrats said the vote was on the House disapproval resolution, not the council's original transmission to the Senate.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, ajc, 8 Mar. 2023
  • But Democrats said the vote was on the House disapproval resolution, not the council’s original transmission to the Senate.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Though fans swarmed the comments with support, many debated whether her sad face was a confirmation of the video's message or a show of disapproval.
    — Whitney Perry, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The View cohost shared her disapproval of their relationship during the latest episode of the talk show, which aired on November 16.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
  • This artistic choice was met with widespread disapproval.
    — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023

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