disapprobation
pronunciation
How to pronounce disapprobation in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsˌæprəˈbeɪʃn]
How to pronounce disapprobation in American English:
US [dɪsˌæprəˈbeʃən]
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- Noun:
- an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Word Origin
- disapprobation (n.)
- 1640s; see dis- + approbation.
Example
- 1. Little brother strange elder brother is too inequitable , disapprobation .
- 2. He expressed his disapprobation of what they had done .
- 3. To your assuming requirement , although disapprobation , also can make the explanation of fair and reasonable to you .
- 4. Elizabeth would wonder , and probably would blame her ; and though her resolution was not to be shaken , her feelings must be hurt by such disapprobation .
- 5. Part five of the influence of custom and fashion upon thesentiments of moral approbation and disapprobation .