as in displeasure
refusal to accept as right or desirable
thus far, every one of her choices for college has met with her parents' disapproval
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Recent Examples of disapproval
The board’s failure to embrace adding the language was met with disapproval and jeers from the union members in attendance.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
This short statement of disapproval made headlines, and was seen as part of what drove Le Graët to resign soon after.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trump’s disapproval rating is climbing as well, hitting a record 62% in a new poll, said Scott Clement and Dan Balz in The Washington Post.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
This short statement of disapproval made headlines, and was seen as part of what drove Le Graët to resign soon after.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trump’s disapproval rating is climbing as well, hitting a record 62% in a new poll, said Scott Clement and Dan Balz in The Washington Post.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproval
Noun
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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Former Bellator champion Corey Anderson and former UFC veteran Brian Kelleher both expressed displeasure with the main event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Arati Menon, global digital director and therefore no Luddite, dislikes in-flight Wi-Fi altogether.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Now, Lucila works as a nanny for a Spanish woman who doesn’t much hide her dislike for Latin American workers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Bowie’s back-to-back conflicts with legislative aides have drawn quiet condemnation from some City Hall staff, who have questioned her handling of sensitive workplace situations while celebrating women, diversity and public service.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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The lions roared, and disapprobation was their message.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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These cases involved monumental pieces of wrongdoing, yet the Justice Department and the federal courts allowed the New York chump-change cases against Trump—built on far smaller frauds—to get all the attention—and ultimately—the disapprobation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Disapproval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproval. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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