disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /

NOUN

condemnation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

censure criticism denunciation discontent dislike displeasure dissatisfaction objection

STRONG

blackball blame boo boycott brickbat castigation catcall deprecation disapprobation disfavor disparagement hiss nix opprobrium ostracism reproach reproof stricture vitriol zing

WEAK

black list call down slap on wrist thumbs-down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval compliment happiness pleasure praise satisfaction

STRONG

commendation

WEAK

agreement endorsement sanction

Example Sentences

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Jon Gould, dean of UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology, said the level of disapproval for Trump is striking given Orange County’s generally close political divide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The bill’s structure has earned the disapproval of the state bar association and drawn constitutional challenges.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The decision was met with disapproval from some of Trump's fellow Republicans in Congress, and concern from other Eastern European countries wary of Russia.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Now residents pack the room to voice their disapproval of the data center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Nowadays her father hardly gave her any change because of her mother’s disapproval.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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