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 Argentine president goes to the White House on Tuesday amid the backdrop of rising disapproval ahead of midterm elections this month.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
History suggests that the higher the disapproval rate, the larger the losses, and Republicans have only a very slim majority in the House.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
But the disapproval didn’t stop there.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This, of course, isn’t the first time Young has pulled his music from a platform over corporate disapproval.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
History suggests that the higher the disapproval rate, the larger the losses, and Republicans have only a very slim majority in the House.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
But the disapproval didn’t stop there.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This, of course, isn’t the first time Young has pulled his music from a platform over corporate disapproval.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 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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