disapproval
/,disə'pru:vəl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of disapproving or condemning: The action of judging something or someone to be wrong, bad, or unacceptable.
- An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group: A general tendency or disposition to not give consent or favorable judgment.
- The expression of disapproval: The communication of a negative judgment, often through words, tone, or behavior.
- A feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing: The internal sentiment of objection or dissatisfaction.
Usage
"Disapproval" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the negative judgment or sentiment itself, not a single instance (which would be "an expression of disapproval"). It is commonly used with verbs like express, show, meet with, face, and prepositions like with and of.
Examples
- The committee's decision was met with widespread disapproval.
- She shook her head in disapproval of their plan.
- His father's silent disapproval was worse than any punishment.
- Public disapproval forced the company to change its policy.
Advanced Usage
- To meet with disapproval: To be received negatively.
- The new law met with strong disapproval from civil rights groups.
- A frown/sigh/look of disapproval: A non-verbal expression showing one does not approve.
- She gave him a sharp look of disapproval when he interrupted.
Variants and Related Words
- Disapprove (verb): To have or express an unfavorable opinion.
- I disapprove of smoking.
- Disapproving (adjective): Showing disapproval.
- She gave him a disapproving glance.
- Disapprovingly (adverb): In a manner that shows disapproval.
- He looked at the mess disapprovingly.
Synonyms
- Condemnation: Strong and severe disapproval, often public.
- Censure: Harsh criticism or strong disapproval, often formal.
- Disfavor: The state of being disliked or disapproved of.
- Objection: A reason or feeling of opposition or disapproval.
Antonyms
- Approval: The act of agreeing with or accepting something as satisfactory.
- Endorsement: An act of giving one's public support or approval.
- Praise: The expression of warm approval or admiration.
Idioms and Phrases
- A vote of no confidence/disapproval: A formal process showing a lack of support, often in a political or organizational context.
- The board passed a vote of no disapproval, allowing the project to proceed. (Note: "vote of no confidence" is the more common idiom)
- To frown upon: To disapprove of something.
- That kind of behavior is generally frowned upon in polite society.
Noun
- the act of disapproving or condemning
- an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
- the expression of disapproval
- a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing