disapproval
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
a look or action that shows you think something is wrong
an expression, comment, or gesture that shows that someone does not approve
an official decision that says “no”
a formal decision by an authority not to approve a plan, request, or action
- Base: disapproval
- Plural: disapproval
a look of disapproval
1disapproving facial expression
a face that shows you think something is wrong
- She gave him a look of disapproval when he arrived late again.
- I got a look of disapproval for using my phone at dinner.
- My teacher gave me a look of disapproval.
a murmur of disapproval
1quiet sounds showing disapproval
a quiet negative sound from a group
- 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
1percentage who disapprove
the percent of people who say “I don’t like it” in a poll
- 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
1be received negatively
to make people react negatively
- The proposal met with disapproval from local residents.
- His comments met with widespread disapproval online.
- The new rule met with disapproval.
shake your head in disapproval
1show disapproval by shaking head
to show “no” or “not good” with your head
- She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the graffiti.
- The coach shook his head in disapproval at the lazy defending.
- He shook his head in disapproval.
vote of disapproval
1formal vote expressing disapproval
an official vote that says “we do not approve”
- The council passed a vote of disapproval over the handling of the project.
- Opposition parties called for a vote of disapproval.
with disapproval
1in a disapproving way
showing that you think something is bad
- He listened with disapproval as they joked about the incident.
- She glanced at the mess with disapproval.
- They looked at me with disapproval.