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Definitions for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disapprovalnoun

    a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

  2. disapprovalnoun

    the expression of disapproval

  3. disfavor, disfavour, dislike, disapprovalnoun

    an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

  4. disapprovalnoun

    the act of disapproving or condemning

Wiktionary

  1. disapprovalnoun

    The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Disapprovalnoun

    disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disapproval in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disapproval in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of disapproval in a Sentence

  1. Carl Bialik:

    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.

  2. Isa Saharkhiz:

    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.

  3. Chuck Schumer:

    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.

  4. Jan Wawrzyniak:

    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.

  5. Holly Huffnagle:

    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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