B2nounsocietyemotions
US/ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/
UK/ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vəl/
the feeling that someone or something is bad or wrong
In context
Her father shook his head in disapproval when she mentioned the tattoo.
The plan met with strong disapproval from local residents.
He made his disapproval clear by leaving the room.
Words that go with disapproval
adjective + noun
- strong disapprovalThe law drew strong disapproval from teachers.
- public disapprovalPublic disapproval forced the minister to resign.
verb + noun
- express disapprovalVoters expressed disapproval at the ballot box.
- show disapprovalShe showed her disapproval with a cold look.
noun + preposition
- disapproval ofHis disapproval of the plan was obvious.
verb + preposition
- meet with disapprovalThe idea met with disapproval.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
disapproval about the planCorrect: disapproval of the plan