Disapproval
[dɪsə'pruːvl] or ['dɪsə'prʊvl]
Definition
(noun.) the act of disapproving or condemning.
(noun.) the expression of disapproval.
(noun.) a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing.
Typist: Vilma--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.
Editor: Myra
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Disapprobation.
Typed by Elbert
Examples
- But the world is not to be mended by merely regarding evil-doers with an expression of rather undiscriminating disapproval. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The butler withdrew with an air of silent disapproval, leaving the remains of the CHAUFROIX on the sideboard. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Sarkoja thought it best, she answered, her face betokening her disapproval of the procedure. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Neither in Italy, Germany, nor England was there the slightest general manifestation of disapproval at this free handling of the sovereign pontiff. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Mr. Bruff expressed the strongest disapproval of the course which his friend and client was taking under my advice. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Gerald too, who had come up in the beginning of the speech, stood looking at her in complete disapproval and opposition. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- The Mingotts had not proclaimed their disapproval aloud: their sense of solidarity was too strong. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Whoever roused his jealousy incurred his moral disapproval. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It was as brilliantly polished as the one below, but here at least she could burn a few papers with less risk of incurring her aunt's disapproval. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- All other sexual expression would come under the ban of disapproval. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- Direct disapproval is now resorted to. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- If your disapproval of it should render you unwilling to discharge such business as it necessitates, I am sorry for it, and must seek other aid. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- His look and silence, as well as a certain inward self-disapproval, ruffled Amy, and made her resolve to deliver her lecture without delay. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Conscious instruction plays a part; prior approvals and disapprovals have a large influence. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Edited by Ervin