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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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Japan and Australia have both given thumbs down.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The Belarusian was unimpressed, aiming a sarcastic thumbs down at the umpire and offering a few choice words to her team, but she was able to reset quickly.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Investors gave a thumbs down to Meta’s plans to spend even more to stay in the artificial-intelligence race, sending shares sliding about 11.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“The content does not violate our advertising policies. However, users can mark any ad with a thumbs up or thumbs down to help manage their ads preferences.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Then the sumo dude held out his hand and gave the thumbs down sign.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan