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disapproval

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsəˈpɹuvəɫ// UK //dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvəl// dis·ap·proval

n. the feeling that you do not like or agree with something. You show this when you think someone's behavior is wrong or bad.

n. the expression or feeling of an unfavourable opinion; a lack of acceptance regarding someone's actions or beliefs.


SIMPLE

She looked at his messy room with clear disapproval.

CONTEXTUAL

The proposed tax increase met with strong disapproval from local business owners during the town hall meeting.

COMPLEX

Despite the public's vocal disapproval of the new legislation, the committee moved forward with the vote, citing long-term economic stability as their primary justification.

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Origin

From dis- + approval.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' to indicate the object of the negative opinion.

Pitfall

his disapproval for the planhis disapproval of the planThe noun disapproval almost always takes the preposition 'of' rather than 'for' or 'to'.

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