as in displeasure
refusal to accept as right or desirable
thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval
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Recent Examples of disapproval
Three months later, a June 1 YouGov poll gave him 35% approval and 61% disapproval.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Rising food and gas prices, linked to the ongoing Iran war, are the main reasons for president's job disapproval.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The House passes a war powers resolution in a symbolic disapproval of the Iran war.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Trump used expletives to convey his disapproval of Israel’s plans, which threatened to upend negotiations with Iran.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Rising food and gas prices, linked to the ongoing Iran war, are the main reasons for president's job disapproval.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The House passes a war powers resolution in a symbolic disapproval of the Iran war.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Trump used expletives to convey his disapproval of Israel’s plans, which threatened to upend negotiations with Iran.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disapproval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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Many went online to voice their displeasure at being unable to access VIP tickets, which upset Epik High.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Now Democrats hope to channel Americans’ dislike for the current conflict, with its high gas prices and unclear benefits, into electoral gain.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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McCarron came to Minnesota with a pre-loaded dislike of Dallas from his time with the Predators, and getting past the Stars was a nice bonus.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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While backing its longtime partner Iran rhetorically, China has been measured in its criticism of the US for sparking the conflict and held multiple calls and meetings with Gulf states that came under Iran’s attack.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Kyiv cast the attack as revenge for strikes on a historic monastery that had drawn global condemnation.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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And over time, as politicians and religious leaders have pushed for the regulation and public condemnation of those who practice BDSM, people have formed communities to support one another and create spaces for pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The lions roared, and disapprobation was their message.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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These cases involved monumental pieces of wrongdoing, yet the Justice Department and the federal courts allowed the New York chump-change cases against Trump—built on far smaller frauds—to get all the attention—and ultimately—the disapprobation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproval. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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