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thumbs-down

[thuhmz-doun] / ˈθʌmzˈdaʊn /
NOUN
rejection
Synonyms
WEAK
declining disapproval dissatisfaction no ostracism rebuff red light refusal snub turndown veto
Antonyms
WEAK
approval thumbs-up welcome yes
thumbs down
NOUN
rejection
Synonyms
WEAK
declining disapproval dissatisfaction no ostracism rebuff red light refusal snub turndown veto
Antonyms
WEAK
approval thumbs up welcome yes

Example Sentences

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If a product - say Viennese-style sausages from Kostelecké uzeniny or sliced bread from Penam - belongs to an Agrofert company, a thumbs-down symbol appears.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

But, Front added, an emphatic thumbs-down from a group can kill off a show.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

He later made a thumbs-down motion to imitate McCain's vote.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2024

Emmer had a big handicap — former President Trump had telegraphed his thumbs-down.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

I gave that motherly suggestion a quick thumbs-down.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx