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    disapproval
    /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/

    noun

    • 1. possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion: "Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISAPPROVAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DISAPPROVAL definition: 1. the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something: 2. the feeling of having a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disapprovalDisapproval Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : 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]

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISAPPROVAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISAPPROVAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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 /

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisapproval noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/ [uncountable] a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or somebody’s behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on somebody else. to show/express disapproval. disapproval of somebody/something disapproval of his methods. in disapproval He shook his head in disapproval.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disapprovalDisapproval - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › disapprovalDISAPPROVAL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Disapproval definition: the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure. See examples of DISAPPROVAL used in a sentence.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdisapproval noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    disapproval. noun. /ˌdɪsəˈpruvl/. [uncountable] disapproval (of somebody/something) a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action, or someone's behavior because you think it is bad, not suitable, or going to have a bad effect on someone else disapproval of his methods to show/express disapproval He shook his head in disapproval.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of disapproval – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    DISAPPROVAL definition: the opinion that someone or something is bad or wrong: . Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'disapproval' - Collins Online ...

    A complete guide to the word "DISAPPROVAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.