disapproval

Everyday

1. The feeling that something or someone is bad, wrong or not acceptable. tree →
2. Showing this feeling by a look, a word or a sound. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a frown, a «tut» or a shake of the head shows a character's disapproval; in everyday life parents and teachers show disapproval of rude behaviour; phrases: «shake your head in disapproval», «a look of disapproval», «to show disapproval of».

Examples

• Mrs Patel shook her head in disapproval. tree →
• Grandma tutted in disapproval when I put my feet on the table. tree →
• There was a murmur of disapproval from the crowd. tree →
• The coach's face showed his disapproval. tree →
• The plan met with disapproval from the parents. tree →
• She gave the noisy boys a look of disapproval. tree →
• The cat stared at the wet dog with clear disapproval. tree →
• In the morning as they sat at breakfast four clerics were announced, and when they entered the king looked on them with stern disapproval. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural. From disapprove; opposite: approval. «Disapproval of» something (not «disapproval to»).