disapproval
noun/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/
/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.
- with disapproval She looked at my clothes with disapproval.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc1- Agatha took this as a sign of disapproval.
- Dr Ali gave a great sniff of disapproval.
- Early murmurs of disapproval were quickly silenced.
- Even at this distance she could sense his disapproval.
- Harold noted the boy's earring with disapproval.
- Her face registered her disapproval.
- His lip curled in disapproval.
- More than a hint of disapproval was in the boy's voice.
- I saw the look of disapproval on his face.
- Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law.
- She was stiff with disapproval at the notion.
- The President's disapproval rating has hit 55%.
- The decision met with widespread public disapproval.
- The latest poll has him at 47% approval and 49% disapproval.
- The students are showing their disapproval by refusing to attend lectures.
- There was a chorus of disapproval from the crowd.
- To mark his disapproval he refused to go to the wedding.
- their disapproval of Wallace's conduct
- parental disapproval of this behaviour
- Protesters took to the streets to express their disapproval.
- There was a look of strong disapproval on my parents' faces.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- faint
- mild
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- note
- express
- indicate
- mark
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- rating
- in disapproval
- with disapproval
- disapproval at
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- a chorus of disapproval
- an expression, a frown, a look, etc. of disapproval
- a hint of disapproval
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