disapprobation

/,disæprou'beiʃn/

Thân thiện

His face showed clear disapprobation as he listened to the proposal.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Strong disapproval or condemnation: A formal expression of severe disapproval, often based on moral or ethical grounds. It implies a judgment that something is wrong, unacceptable, or morally culpable.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The proposal was met with widespread disapprobation from the committee members.
  • Her father's silent disapprobation was more painful than any shouted criticism.
  • The official statement was a clear disapprobation of the company's environmental practices.

Advanced Usage

• "to incur disapprobation": to receive or bring upon oneself strong disapproval.
  • His actions were likely to incur the disapprobation of the entire community.
• "moral disapprobation": disapproval specifically rooted in ethical principles.
  • The law reflects the moral disapprobation of society towards such acts.

Variants and Related Words

• Disapprobatory (adj): Expressing or characterized by disapprobation.
  • She gave him a disapprobatory glance.
• Disapproval (n): A more general term for the act of disapproving. "Disapprobation" is often stronger and more formal, implying moral condemnation.
• Condemnation (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "disapprobation."

Synonyms

• Condemnation: The act of declaring something to be wrong or evil.
• Censure: Strong criticism or official reprimand.
• Reprobation: Severe disapproval, often suggesting rejection.
• Disdain: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Antonyms

• Approbation: Approval, commendation, or praise.
• Endorsement: An act of giving one's public approval or support.
• Commendation: Formal or official praise.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
   • his uncompromising condemnation of racism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• condemnation