Definition disapproval in American English

disapproval noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌdɪsəˈpruv(ə)l/

a feeling of not approving of someone or something

Example

He made no secret of his disapproval of the way the affair was handled.

Example

Dr. Jensen shook her head in disapproval.

Example

My suggestion met with a chorus of disapproval.

Synonyms and related words

criticism condemnation disapproval

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