disapproval
Tags: TOEFL core, academic
noun
the act of disagreeing; not giving approval; objection
- She shook her head in disapproval when she heard the unfair decision.
- The teacher’s disapproval was clear from her disappointed expression.
- His parents showed their disapproval of his risky plans.
- The proposal was met with strong public disapproval.
verb disapprove
have or express an unfavorable opinion about something.
- I strongly disapprove of lying, no matter the situation.
- Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.
adverb disapprovingly
in a way that shows that you feel something or someone is bad or wrong
- He glanced at me disapprovingly when I interrupted the meeting.
- She folded her arms and sighed disapprovingly at the messy room.