disapproval
gb/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/ us/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
B2
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معانی
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اسم
B2
state
1
feeling you do not approve
a feeling that you think something is bad or not acceptable
استعمال کا انداز:
disapproval of [something/someone]; disapproval at [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse disapproval (negative) with disinterest (not caring).
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
approval (a positive opinion that something is acceptable or good)
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acceptance (willingness to receive or allow something)
لفظی تراکیب
strong disapproval
|public disapproval
|widespread disapproval
|express disapproval
|show disapproval
|voice disapproval
|silent disapproval
|disapproval of
|disapproval at
|earn disapproval
موضوعات
emotions
|social_relations
|judgment
مثالیں
- Her parents made their disapproval clear when she dropped out of college.
- There was widespread disapproval of the new policy.
- He spoke with quiet disapproval about the way the staff were treated.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I could hear disapproval in his voice.
- Many people showed disapproval of the plan.
اسم
B2
event
2
sign that shows disapproval
a look or action that shows you think something is wrong
استعمال کا انداز:
[a] disapproval from [someone]; [a] disapproval in [someone]'s voice
عام غلطی:
Don’t use disapproval as a verb (say show/express disapproval, not *disapproval someone).
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
praise (spoken or written approval, often enthusiastic)
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compliment (a small expression of approval)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
communication
|emotions
|social_relations
مثالیں
- A murmur of disapproval ran through the audience.
- She raised an eyebrow in disapproval and said nothing.
- His suggestion was met with immediate disapproval from the team.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I saw disapproval on her face.
اسم
formal
C1
event
3
official refusal to approve
an official decision that says “no”
استعمال کا انداز:
disapproval of [proposal/application]; disapproval by [authority]
عام غلطی:
In formal contexts, disapproval is the decision not to approve; it is not necessarily an emotional reaction.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
authorization (official permission to proceed)
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approval (official agreement or acceptance)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
business
|government
|law
|rules
مثالیں
- The proposal moved forward despite the committee’s earlier disapproval.
- The project was delayed after regulatory disapproval.
- They appealed the disapproval of their building permit.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The bank sent a letter of disapproval.
گرامر
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disapproval
IPA
GB/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
US/dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
dis - ap - prov - al (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (prov)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: disapproval
- Plural: disapproval
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
Related words
approving
adjective
approvingly
adverb
disapproving
adjective
disapprovingly
adverb
عبارات
a look of disapproval
1/ə lˈʊk əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
disapproving facial expression
a face that shows you think something is wrong
مثالیں
- She gave him a look of disapproval when he arrived late again.
- I got a look of disapproval for using my phone at dinner.
a murmur of disapproval
1/ə mˈɚmɚ əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
quiet sounds showing disapproval
a quiet negative sound from a group
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- The proposal met with disapproval from local residents.
- His comments met with widespread disapproval online.
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
مثالیں
- She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the graffiti.
- The coach shook his head in disapproval at the lazy defending.
vote of disapproval
1/vˈoʊt əv dɪsəpɹˈuvəl/
fixed phrase
formal
formal vote expressing disapproval
an official vote that says “we do not approve”
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- He listened with disapproval as they joked about the incident.
- She glanced at the mess with disapproval.