disapproval

Example Sentences

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Feeling disapproval at home, Grace, the hotline activist, moved into a house a couple of miles away in 2020, throwing parties and having friends over to watch soccer matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

The president has made no secret of his disapproval of Powell, criticizing him repeatedly for not supporting more aggressive interest rate cuts.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 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

"Your mother spoils you, letting you stay up this late," Oma says, clucking her disapproval, but she leaves the radio on.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti