disapproval
gb/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/ us/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
B2
Anglų
rosszallás, helytelenítés, nemtetszésnyilvánítás, elutasítás, jóváhagyás megtagadása
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
1
rosszallás
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
disapproval of [something/someone]; disapproval at [something]
Her parents made their disapproval clear when she dropped out of college.
A szülei egyértelművé tették rosszallásukat, amikor otthagyta az egyetemet.
There was widespread disapproval of the new policy.
Az új irányelv széles körű rosszallást váltott ki.
He spoke with quiet disapproval about the way the staff were treated.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I could hear disapproval in his voice.
Hallottam a rosszallást a hangjában.
Many people showed disapproval of the plan.
Sokan kifejezték rosszallásukat a tervvel kapcsolatban.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse disapproval (negative) with disinterest (not caring).
Reikšmė
feeling you do not approve
Kolokacijos
strong disapproval
|public disapproval
|widespread disapproval
|express disapproval
|show disapproval
|voice disapproval
|silent disapproval
|disapproval of
|disapproval at
|earn disapproval
Sinonimai
disapproval (same word; neutral term for not approving)
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disfavor (more about being viewed unfavorably)
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objection (more focused on stating opposition)
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condemnation (stronger and more openly critical)
Antonimai
approval (a positive opinion that something is acceptable or good)
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acceptance (willingness to receive or allow something)
Temos
emotions
|social_relations
|judgment
Apibrėžimas
a feeling that you think something is bad or not acceptable
a feeling or opinion that someone or something is wrong, unacceptable, or not good
DAIKTAVARDIS
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[a] disapproval from [someone]; [a] disapproval in [someone]'s voice
A murmur of disapproval ran through the audience.
Rosszalló moraj futott végig a közönségen.
She raised an eyebrow in disapproval and said nothing.
Rosszallóan felvonta a szemöldökét, és nem szólt semmit.
His suggestion was met with immediate disapproval from the team.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I saw disapproval on her face.
Láttam a rosszallást az arcán.
Dažna klaida:
Don’t use disapproval as a verb (say show/express disapproval, not *disapproval someone).
Reikšmė
sign that shows disapproval
Kolokacijos
a look of disapproval
|a glare of disapproval
|a murmur of disapproval
|a chorus of disapproval
|an expression of disapproval
|a sign of disapproval
|receive disapproval
|signal disapproval
|disapproval from the crowd
|disapproval in her voice
Sinonimai
frown (specifically a facial expression showing disapproval)
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rebuke (a direct, often spoken expression of disapproval)
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criticism (focuses on pointing out faults; may be more detailed)
Antonimai
praise (spoken or written approval, often enthusiastic)
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compliment (a small expression of approval)
Temos
communication
|emotions
|social_relations
Apibrėžimas
a look or action that shows you think something is wrong
an expression, comment, or gesture that shows that someone does not approve
DAIKTAVARDIS
C1
FORMAL
3
Vartosenos šablonas:
disapproval of [proposal/application]; disapproval by [authority]
The proposal moved forward despite the committee’s earlier disapproval.
A javaslat a bizottság korábbi elutasítása ellenére is továbbhaladt.
The project was delayed after regulatory disapproval.
A projekt a hatósági elutasítás után késedelmet szenvedett.
They appealed the disapproval of their building permit.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The bank sent a letter of disapproval.
A bank elutasító levelet küldött.
Dažna klaida:
In formal contexts, disapproval is the decision not to approve; it is not necessarily an emotional reaction.
Reikšmė
official refusal to approve
Kolokacijos
official disapproval
|formal disapproval
|regulatory disapproval
|government disapproval
|board disapproval
|receive disapproval
|issue a disapproval
|a letter of disapproval
|disapproval of the application
|disapproval by the committee
Sinonimai
rejection (more general term for refusing to accept or approve)
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denial (often used for refusing a request or benefit)
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refusal (emphasizes the act of saying no)
Antonimai
authorization (official permission to proceed)
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approval (official agreement or acceptance)
Temos
business
|government
|law
|rules
Apibrėžimas
an official decision that says “no”
a formal decision by an authority not to approve a plan, request, or action
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
disapproval
IPA
GB/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
US/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
dis - ap - prov - al (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (prov)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: disapproval
- Plural: disapproval
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Related words
approving
adjective
approvingly
adverb
disapproving
adjective
disapprovingly
adverb
Posakiai
a look of disapproval
1/ə lˈʊk əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
disapproving facial expression
a face that shows you think something is wrong
Pavyzdžiai
- She gave him a look of disapproval when he arrived late again.
- I got a look of disapproval for using my phone at dinner.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- My teacher gave me a look of disapproval.
a murmur of disapproval
1/ə mˈɚmɚ əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
quiet sounds showing disapproval
a quiet negative sound from a group
Pavyzdžiai
- A murmur of disapproval went through the room when the price was announced.
- There was a murmur of disapproval as the speaker repeated the claim.
disapproval rating
1/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
percentage who disapprove
the percent of people who say “I don’t like it” in a poll
Pavyzdžiai
- The governor’s disapproval rating rose after the scandal.
- The policy has a disapproval rating of 55%, according to the latest poll.
meet with disapproval
1/mˈit wˈɪθ dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
be received negatively
to make people react negatively
Pavyzdžiai
- The proposal met with disapproval from local residents.
- His comments met with widespread disapproval online.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The new rule met with disapproval.
shake your head in disapproval
1/ʃˈeɪk jˈʊɹ hˈɛd ˈɪn dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
show disapproval by shaking head
to show “no” or “not good” with your head
Pavyzdžiai
- She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the graffiti.
- The coach shook his head in disapproval at the lazy defending.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He shook his head in disapproval.
vote of disapproval
1/vˈoʊt əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
formal
formal vote expressing disapproval
an official vote that says “we do not approve”
Pavyzdžiai
- The council passed a vote of disapproval over the handling of the project.
- Opposition parties called for a vote of disapproval.
with disapproval
1/wˈɪθ dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
in a disapproving way
showing that you think something is bad
Pavyzdžiai
- He listened with disapproval as they joked about the incident.
- She glanced at the mess with disapproval.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- They looked at me with disapproval.