disapproval
pronunciation
How to pronounce disapproval in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsəˈpru:vl]
How to pronounce disapproval in American English:
US [ˌdɪsəˈpruvəl]
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- Noun:
- a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
- the expression of disapproval
- an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
- the act of disapproving or condemning
Word Origin
- disapproval (n.)
- 1660s; see disapprove + -al (2).
Example
- 1. This , generally speaking , is the basis of our disapproval : they knew .
- 2. By removing any real human engagement , they enable us to cultivate our narcissism without the risk of disapproval or criticism .
- 3. But students are often afraid to approach their advisers about other nonfaculty career choices , for fear of disapproval .
- 4. Even today , it is viewed with suspicion - women with no desire to procreate say they sometimes face awkward questions and disapproval .
- 5. President barack obama can hardly opt for reckless deficit spending when america 's largest creditor is signalling such disapproval of potential us waywardness .