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disapproval Definition

dis·ap·proval (dis′ə pro̵̅o̅′vəl)

noun

  1. failure or refusal to approve; rejection
  2. unfavorable opinion; condemnation

disapproval Synonyms

disapproval

n.

  1. A disapproving attitude

    disapprobation, rejection, dissatisfaction, displeasure; see objection 1.

  2. An adverse expression

    condemnation, criticism, censure, disparagement; see blame 1, objection 2.

disapproval Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • policy: In 1934, he offered his resignation in a gesture of open disapproval of Nazi policy.
  • practice: The almost universal moral disapproval of these practices is clearly one of the relevant facts.
  • homosexuality: His disapproval of homosexuality was rooted in his convictions.
  • defendant: To make the order carries no implied disapproval of the defendant 's conduct; nor any stigma.
  • behavior: Public figures would voice their disapproval of such mindless behavior and demand action.
  • war: All three countries have made their disapproval of war patently clear for many weeks.

Possessives

father: Much more to the point, given his father's early disapproval I think Darwin faced two basic options in his life.

Converse of object

  • express: These words have no meaning other than to express disapproval by the ruling class.
  • register: Only 29 ( 13 % ) registered disapproval of the CSI.
  • voice: But equally, others must be free to voice disapproval of their lifestyles, particularly where this is a key element of religious faith.
  • face: They could push into northern China, and face Russian disapproval.
  • show: It is time to show genuine disapproval of Israel by breaking off ties with it.
  • incur: He quickly incurred the disapproval of his presbytery by offering communion to anyone who attended his church.

Adjective modifier

  • parental: They combine filial obedience and propriety with a steadfast resolve to take no real notice of parental disapproval of her unlikely but successful match.
  • moral: The clouds of moral disapproval of infection were dispelled.
  • widespread: At that time, the idea met with widespread disapproval from virtually every quarter.
  • strong: Lexie refuses to take any notice of Julie's strong disapproval of her attitude to Jessie.
  • official: Other beliefs withered in the blast of official disapproval.
  • public: Increasing public disapproval of Bush began with Cindy Sheehan's decision to confront Bush on his vacation in Texas in August.

Modifies a noun

rating: Bush's high disapproval ratings today are beyond dispute.