DIS APPROVAL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

disapproval

noun

ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl

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. —

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

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Noun

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
When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.

— Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 10 June 2026