disapproval
Translation
disapproval
Examples
She looked at him with disapproval.
She looked at him with disapproval.
There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.
There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) disapproval of (sth./sb.) Her disapproval of the plan was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condemnation, criticism; Antonyms: approval, praise
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (opposite of) and 'approval' (acceptance). Literally 'the opposite of approval'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as a negative prefix. It's simply the opposite of 'approval'.