disapproval

noun
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/
US: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/

  1. The feeling of not liking or approving of someone or something.

    1. I sensed their disapproval immediately.
    2. Her parents expressed strong disapproval of her career choice.

  2. An expression of not agreeing with something or someone.

    1. There was a murmur of disapproval.
    2. The policy change met with widespread disapproval from the community.

Synonyms

objection censure opposition condemnation disapprobation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disapproval" in English means: The feeling of not liking or approving of someone or something., An expression of not agreeing with something or someone..

The phonetic transcription of "disapproval" is /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disapproval": objection, censure, opposition, condemnation, disapprobation.

Example usage of "disapproval": "I sensed their disapproval immediately.". More examples on the page.