disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl 
plural disapprovals
: the act or fact of disapproving : the opinion that someone or something is bad, wrong, etc. or the expressing of such an opinion
Although she said nothing, her disapproval was obvious.
Their plan was met with strong/widespread disapproval. [=criticism]
Research shows that public disapproval of sitting presidents tends to rise along with the cost of a fill-up.—
Cathy Biank
Cathy Biank… their precious romance may not survive his family's disapproval.—Pamela Hutchinson
Pamela HutchinsonCaroline's refusal to conform to convention earned her widespread disapproval …—Adam Sisman
Adam SismanFans of the hit franchise were quick to express their disapproval of the decision in the comments.—Alex Graf
Alex GrafOn the market floor, several attendees wore badges or pins showing their disapproval for the legislation.—Jennifer Bringle
Jennifer BringleExamples of disapproval in a Sentence
I could sense her disapproval.
They made their disapproval of our behavior very clear.
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Are his latest moves made in the spirit of a guide trying to lead his fellow Democrats out of the forest of disapproval?
—Joel Fox, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
What To Know According to Newsweek's average of the 10 of the most recent numbers from top polls, Trump has a 48 percent approval rating and a 48 percent disapproval rating.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
In the Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 77), which passed the House on February 12, a joint resolution of disapproval could include more than one rule, in contrast to the current Congressional Review Act disapproval process, which requires a separate resolution for each rule.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
His approval rating after the first month since his return to office is nearly 48% − a shade higher than his disapproval rating − according to an average of polling by FiveThirtyEight.com.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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Joel Fox, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
What To Know According to Newsweek's average of the 10 of the most recent numbers from top polls, Trump has a 48 percent approval rating and a 48 percent disapproval rating.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
In the Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 77), which passed the House on February 12, a joint resolution of disapproval could include more than one rule, in contrast to the current Congressional Review Act disapproval process, which requires a separate resolution for each rule.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
His approval rating after the first month since his return to office is nearly 48% − a shade higher than his disapproval rating − according to an average of polling by FiveThirtyEight.com.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disapproval
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapproval. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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disapproval
noun
dis·ap·prov·al
ˌdis-ə-ˈprü-vəl
1
: the act of disapproving : the state of being disapproved
frowned in disapproval
2
: unfavorable opinion or judgment : criticism
the plan met with disapproval
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