What does disapproval mean?
Definitions for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval
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Princeton's WordNet
disapprovalnoun
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
disapprovalnoun
the expression of disapproval
disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
disapprovalnoun
the act of disapproving or condemning
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disapprovalnoun
The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.
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disapproval
Disapproval is the act or state of expressing or feeling disagreement, criticism, or dissatisfaction towards someone's actions, behaviors, or situation. It often implies a sense of judgment and a belief that something is morally wrong, unacceptable, or inappropriate.
Webster Dictionary
Disapprovalnoun
disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disapproval in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disapproval in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of disapproval in a Sentence
While disapproval of the practice of charging no-show wedding guests for the cost of their meals was widespread, there were some notable generational differences.
Ayatollah Khamenei's silence is calculated. He is weighing up the situation, he is standing cautiously somewhere in the middle, so no one can interpret his words as approval or disapproval.
Advocates on both sides have strong cases for their point of view that cannot simply be dismissed. This has made evaluating the agreement a difficult and deliberate endeavor, and after deep study, careful thought and considerable soul-searching, I have decided I must oppose the agreement and will vote yes on a motion of disapproval.
Such statements reflect the disapproval (of the government) and its failure to uphold the constitution, what they can lead to is our legal system being split into two competing realities.
Holocaust distortion is an attack on Jewish identity and memory, and Lara Logan should apologize immediately, we also call on Lara Logan employer Fox to voice their disapproval of her statements. Their silence has been deafening.
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