disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl 
plural disapprovals
: 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]
Research shows that public disapproval of sitting presidents tends to rise along with the cost of a fill-up.—
Cathy Biank
Cathy Biank… their precious romance may not survive his family's disapproval.—Pamela Hutchinson
Pamela HutchinsonCaroline's refusal to conform to convention earned her widespread disapproval …—Adam Sisman
Adam SismanFans of the hit franchise were quick to express their disapproval of the decision in the comments.—Alex Graf
Alex GrafOn the market floor, several attendees wore badges or pins showing their disapproval for the legislation.—Jennifer Bringle
Jennifer BringleExamples of disapproval in a Sentence
I could sense her disapproval.
They made their disapproval of our behavior very clear.
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The articles signaled Beijing's disapproval of the deal, though its actual impact remains unclear.
—Madison Herring, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
His disapproval rating had also remained at 48 percent, dipping to 47 percent on March 6 but now rising to 49 percent.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump’s approval rating fell lower than his disapproval rating for the first time in his second term in RealClearPolitics’s average on Wednesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
Some leaders in the local art scene have also been vocal about their disapproval.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Madison Herring, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
His disapproval rating had also remained at 48 percent, dipping to 47 percent on March 6 but now rising to 49 percent.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump’s approval rating fell lower than his disapproval rating for the first time in his second term in RealClearPolitics’s average on Wednesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
Some leaders in the local art scene have also been vocal about their disapproval.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disapproval
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapproval. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl
1
: the act of disapproving : the state of being disapproved
frowned in disapproval
2
: unfavorable opinion or judgment : criticism
the plan met with disapproval
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