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
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
West Indianapolis community leaders strongly voiced their disapproval of the state potentially granting Skateland an alcohol permit during a meeting hosted by the Indianapolis Police Northwest District Office.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
But Stevens' announcement makes clear that Democrats intend to use disapproval of Kennedy with the voters against Republicans in next year's midterm elections.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement after his death that reflected both sorrow over violence and sharp disapproval of his views.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
West Indianapolis community leaders strongly voiced their disapproval of the state potentially granting Skateland an alcohol permit during a meeting hosted by the Indianapolis Police Northwest District Office.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
But Stevens' announcement makes clear that Democrats intend to use disapproval of Kennedy with the voters against Republicans in next year's midterm elections.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement after his death that reflected both sorrow over violence and sharp disapproval of his views.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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Messing with players during their swing and lobbing personal attacks are where McIlroy, Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick and others have voiced displeasure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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TelevisaUnivsion issued a stern statement of displeasure at the situation.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Would this new body still be the same person with all their quirks and mannerisms, as well as sharing the same interests or dislikes, or a version of them?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The criticism drew a sharp and dismissive response from Kelani Jordan.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s latest tour de force is an absurdist, boldly surprising condemnation of his homeland.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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