disapproval
Translation
disapproval
Examples
She looked at him with disapproval.
She looked at him with disapproval.
He shook his head in disapproval.
He shook his head in disapproval.
There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.
There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((with/in)) disapproval in a way that shows you do not approve of sb./sth. She looked at him with disapproval.
((a murmur/frown/look etc.)) of disapproval a sign of not approving of sth. There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: objection, criticism, condemnation; Antonyms: approval, praise, support
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and 'approval' (the act of approving). It literally means 'not approving'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as a negative prefix, like in 'dislike'. It's the opposite of 'approval'.