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
Her approval ratings have been abysmal ever since, currently sitting at about 35 percent approval and 57 percent disapproval.
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Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Some fans expressed their disapproval of the removal of the Express option for the Hagrid coaster.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
But here’s the other telling number: Trump has a 74% disapproval rating in Los Angeles.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 May 2026
In a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll, Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 37% and his disapproval has climbed to 62%.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2026
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Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Some fans expressed their disapproval of the removal of the Express option for the Hagrid coaster.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
But here’s the other telling number: Trump has a 74% disapproval rating in Los Angeles.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 May 2026
In a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll, Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 37% and his disapproval has climbed to 62%.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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Many have expressed their displeasure on social media.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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While Joel’s display of defiance was reportedly due to his displeasure with a film crew lighting his audience, Wallen’s piano uprising seems to have stemmed from some good, old-fashioned technical difficulties.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
Noun
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When Silas Khatri, heir to Noctis, the most powerful coven in the world, arrives to take Aestas to task for some of their more unconventional practices, Katherine’s dislike for him reaches blistering levels.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Votes for Valencia supporters as well as those of other candidates are now up for grabs — and they’re not necessarily being driven by policy, but polarization and dislike of other candidates.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The incursion was the latest in a litany of drone incidents — from both Russia and Ukraine — to afflict NATO member states and leave the 32-member trans-Atlantic organization on edge, drawing strong condemnation from Romania’s allies.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The dismissive language triggered outrage from the public, condemnation from unions, and questions from regulators about the extent of potential job cuts.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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 Jun. 2026.
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