frowned on

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The music that had been frowned on by the bosses in the 70s was now classic rock and he had a loyal fanbase who recognised him as one of their own.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

As a classicist, he frowned on rock and roll as an "expression of base passions" and once called popular music a "cult of banality".

From Reuters • Dec. 28, 2022

“It’s a little frowned on if someone doesn’t show up,” one member said.

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2022

Van Seenus said it was frowned on when she started out for models to pursue other careers or public passions.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022

And despite his overdeveloped social conscience, he was no tight-lipped, perpetually grim do-gooder who frowned on fun.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer