CEFR B2

disapproval

noun

Meaning

A judgment or opinion that something is bad or wrong; the state of not approving of something or someone.

Examples

Her parents' disapproval of her new boyfriend was obvious.
There were murmurs of disapproval from the audience when the decision was announced.

Synonyms: objection, criticism, condemnation, censure

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disapproval (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/

Definition

A judgment or opinion that something is bad or wrong; the state of not approving of something or someone.

Examples

Her parents' disapproval of her new boyfriend was obvious.
There were murmurs of disapproval from the audience when the decision was announced.
He felt a deep sense of disapproval towards the politician's actions.

How to Use disapproval

disapproval of (prepositional phrase): The state of not approving of someone or something. — "The committee's disapproval of the proposal was clear."

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