Definitions for disapproval
ˌdɪs əˈpru vəldis·ap·proval

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. disapprovalnoun

   The act of disapproving, an expression of condemnation.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Disapprovalnoun

   disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment

Matched Categories

1. • Dislike
   • Inclination
   • Judgment
   • Message

How to pronounce disapproval?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say disapproval in sign language?

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. The White House:

   ... while we understand that you intend to veto any joint resolution of disapproval that Congress may send to your desk, it would be entirely inappropriate and divisive for your Administration to vote to lift UN-backed sanctions should Congress reject the final agreement and override a presidential veto to that effect.

2. Author Unknown:

   Criticism is the disapproval of people, not for having faults, but having faults different from your own.

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. Robert F. Kennedy:

   Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change.

5. Ken Owen:

   Once in five years we get a chance to voice our disapproval, a futile exercise.

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