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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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His job approval in the RealClearPolitics average of recent polls is only 41.3%, with 56.3% disapproval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

However, Jeffries’ disapproval did not deter seven Democratic representatives from supporting the bill.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

She added she felt public support in ending that punishment of children was strong, which was backed up by the review reporting "a general trend towards disapproval of physical punishment".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

These oddballs have little in common besides their defiance of village norms and their families’ mutual disapproval.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

From the rearview mirror, his driver, Gabriel, watched with grave disapproval.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie