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- Dictionarydisapproval/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/
noun
- 1. possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion: "Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice"
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DISAPPROVAL definition: 1. the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something: 2. the feeling of having a…. Learn more.
: the act or fact of disapproving : the opinion that someone or something is bad, wrong, etc. or the expressing of such an opinion. Although she said nothing, her disapproval was obvious. Their plan was met with strong/widespread disapproval. [=criticism]
Disapproval definition: the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure. See examples of DISAPPROVAL used in a sentence.
Disapproval is what you express when you share your dislike or opposition. If you fail a class, you might worry both about your grade point average and also your parents' disapproval.
the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something: disapproval of Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion. There was a note of disapproval in the teacher's voice. Synonym. disapprobation formal. Opposites. approbation formal. approval (GOOD OPINION) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
If you feel or show disapproval of something or someone, you feel or show that you do not approve of them. His action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. American English : disapproval / dɪsəˈpruvəl /
Define disapproval. disapproval synonyms, disapproval pronunciation, disapproval translation, English dictionary definition of disapproval. n. The act of disapproving; condemnation or censure.
