Synonyms of tsk-tsk

tsk-tsk

verb

ˈtisk-ˌtisk 

as in to dislike

to hold an unfavorable opinion of

some guests tsk-tsked the fact that the bride and groom were taking selfies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dislike
• criticize
• reject
• denounce
• frown (on or upon)
• disapprove (of)
• condemn
• reprove
• mislike
• discountenance
• deprecate
• tut (over or about)
• tut-tut (over or about)
• disesteem
• look down one's nose (on)
• disfavor
• scold
• scorn
• pooh-pooh
• chide
• object (to)
• reprehend
• censure
• disrelish
• discommend
• rebuke
• reproach
• reprobate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• like
• approve
• favor
• endorse
• sanction
• support
• love
• dig
• enjoy
• fancy
• relish
• delight (in)
• adore
• revel (in)
• groove (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tsk-tsk

The leech therapist, whose name was Sandra, made a tsk-tsk sound over the phone. — Blair Braverman, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026

Instead of playing music while the gymnasts performed, Bercy Arena turned into a church, complete with would-be church ladies tsk-tsking people who dared to react when the gymnasts nailed a skill on beam. — Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024