noun
disapproval
dih-suh-PROO-vuhl
noun
1
A feeling or expression of not approving of something; condemnation.
"Her raised eyebrow showed her disapproval."
"The plan met with widespread disapproval from residents."
How to Use Disapproval
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShowing that you think something is wrong or don't like it.
Common pairings
voice disapproval
shake one's head in disapproval
meet with disapproval
Word Forms
disapprovals plural
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Etymology
From dis- + approval.