disapproval Definition
dis·ap·proval (dis′ə pro̵̅o̅′vəl)
noun
- failure or refusal to approve; rejection
- unfavorable opinion; condemnation
disapproval Synonyms
disapproval
n.
A disapproving attitude
disapprobation, rejection, dissatisfaction, displeasure; see objection 1.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.
Browse dictionary entries near disapproval
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