DISAPPROVAL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

disapproval

noun

ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl

Definition of disapproval

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 Over the last few months, residents have expressed their disapproval of the Flock cameras, prompting the City Council to hold a meeting to decide the future of its contract with the security company. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Fans quickly took to social media to express their disapproval of Lopez's headgear after spotting her sitting in the Royal Box next to Tom Hiddleston at the tennis tournament. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Following the announcement, area residents and Morrison YMCA members quickly turned to social media to voice their disapproval. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Some users in the comments expressed disapproval of Rowling's visit due to previous comments that many deemed to be transphobic. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disapproval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval

Noun

Many fans pushed back on the concept of microtransactions and voiced their displeasure on social media, and none were more vocal than YouTuber Bordeaux.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Yet the scale and intensity of the displeasure and conspiracy theories has escalated during the knockout stages of the competition.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of displeasure

Noun

Trump has openly expressed dislike of the court since his first term.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2026
While YouTube long ago hid the number of dislikes on videos, several sites have come up with methodology to estimate and calculate the ratio of positive and negative responses.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

The latest appearance will do little to quell criticism of Infantino, who is standing currently unopposed for re-election as FIFA president.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
On top of that, Saka downplayed all the criticisms of Tuchel coming into Saturday’s match.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.

— Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Beneath the memoir runs a steady defense of everyday Beirutis and, equally, a condemnation of the world that distances itself from their pain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

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
In a 2018 episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld and Mulaney go rug shopping, supposedly at Tendler’s instruction, and Seinfeld’s disapprobation at being sent on an errand by someone’s wife cuts through the segment.

— Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024