Disapproval
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/
Definitions
The act of disliking or not accepting something; the state of being disapproved.
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/
The act of not approving of someone or something
The boss showed his disapproval of the employee's late arrival.
💡 Simply: It's like when you don't like or agree with something someone does or says. Imagine your mom doesn't like the messy room you left. That's her disapproval!
👶 For kids: When someone doesn't like something you did.
More Examples
There was a general air of disapproval surrounding the controversial new law.
She received a look of disapproval from her mother when she said something rude.
How It's Used
"The teacher expressed her disapproval of the students' behavior."
"Public disapproval of the new policy was widespread."
"She felt her parents' disapproval when she decided to quit her job."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
a look of disapproval
An expression showing that you do not approve of something.
"The teacher gave the student a look of disapproval when he was talking during the lesson."
From Middle English *disaproval*, from dis- (expressing negation or reversal) + approval. Approval itself derives from Latin *approbare* meaning 'to approve'.
The word disapproval has been used since the late 16th century, initially reflecting moral or social judgments.
Memory tip
Think of the opposite of approval - DISAPPROVAL
Word Origin
"dis- (reversal) + approval (to accept or praise)"