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- [dis-uh-proo-vuh l]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl/
- /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-proo-vuh l]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl/
Definitions of disapproval word
- noun disapproval the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval. 1
- noun disapproval Possession or expression of an unfavorable opinion. 1
- noun disapproval feeling of dislike 1
- noun disapproval condemnation 1
- uncountable noun disapproval If you feel or show disapproval of something or someone, you feel or show that you do not approve of them. 0
- noun disapproval the act or a state or feeling of disapproving; censure; condemnation 0
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Origin of disapproval
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; dis-1 + approval
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Parts of speech for Disapproval
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disapproval popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disapproval usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disapproval
noun disapproval
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
Antonyms for disapproval
noun disapproval
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
Top questions with disapproval
- why is scout puzzled by miss gates' disapproval of hitler?
- what does express disapproval mean?
See also
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