noun
definition
The act of disapproving; condemnation.
Examples of disapproval in a Sentence
His dark eyes reflected the disapproval in his tone.
Andre raised his eyebrow in polite disapproval, the same way his father did.
A'Ran gazed at her silently, making his disapproval clear.
In December 1821 Sidmouth resigned his office, but remained a member of the cabinet without official duties until 1824, when he resigned owing to his disapproval of the recognition of the independence of Buenos Aires.
Anything would have been better than his silent disapproval.
And yet, he had not spoken a word of disapproval.
Couples are often separated by misunderstanding or family disapproval.
Daniela's voice was heavy with disapproval.
As long as Cromwell lived there appeared little hope of the restoration of the monarchy, and Charles and Hyde had been aware of the plots for his assassination, which had aroused no disapproval.
In any case, I'm on my way, darling, he said with disapproval.
The right of speech and vote was restricted to the nobles, the people being permitted to express their opinion only by signs of applause or disapproval.
Roland hinted disapproval, but did not venture more.
They tend to be watchful of us, Sofi said in disapproval.
Dusty should have given you a means of contacting someone in an emergency, he said with disapproval.
He sensed Death's disapproval.
His reasons for disapproval he explained to the king and Buckingham, but found to his surprise that their indignation was strongly roused against him.
The Jansenist Church is, however, intensely conservative, and viewed with extreme disapproval the departures made by the German Old Catholics from Catholic tradition, notably in the matter of clerical celibacy.
To Cardinal Hohenzollern, Urban was reported to have said that the theory of the earth's motion had not been and could not be condemned as heretical, but only as rash; and in 1630 the brilliant Dominican monk Tommaso Campanella wrote to Galileo that the pope had expressed to him in conversation his disapproval of the prohibitory decree.
Their looks ranged from amazement to surprise to Dustin's look of disapproval aimed at Pierre.
The ancient demon shook his head in disapproval.
Increasing public disapproval of Bush began with Cindy Sheehan's decision to confront Bush on his vacation in Texas in August.
They fear rejection, need constant reassurance and advice, and are oversensitive to criticism or disapproval.
He let it be known that he strongly disapproved of their proposal to elect Count Melzi, the Italian statesman most suitable for the post; and a hint given by Talleyrand showed the reason for his disapproval.
His scheme for the establishment of a university which should satisfy both Roman Catholics and Protestants met with general disapproval.
He began the study of law in response to his father's advice; he discontinued it in response to his mother's disapproval.
In addition, the citizen is often called upon to vote yea or nay on questions such as amendments to the state constitutions, granting of licences, and approval or disapproval of new municipal undertakings.
There have, however, been divines who dissented from this general disapproval.
Gabriel hid a smile, hearing the gruff-but-gentle disapproval of an older brother in Andre's voice.
Scargill was seen to have been right all along and disapproval of the Government's policy came even from conservative back benchers.
Much more to the point, given his father's early disapproval I think Darwin faced two basic options in his life.
These words have no meaning other than to express disapproval by the ruling class.
Only 29 (13 %) registered disapproval of the CSI.
But equally, others must be free to voice disapproval of their lifestyles, particularly where this is a key element of religious faith.
They could push into northern China, and face Russian disapproval.
He quickly incurred the disapproval of his presbytery by offering communion to anyone who attended his church.
They combine filial obedience and propriety with a steadfast resolve to take no real notice of parental disapproval of her unlikely but successful match.
The clouds of moral disapproval of infection were dispelled.
At that time, the idea met with widespread disapproval from virtually every quarter.
Lexie refuses to take any notice of Julie's strong disapproval of her attitude to Jessie.
Other beliefs withered in the blast of official disapproval.
Disapproval of a practice in itself would have to be rooted in a finding that the only motivating reasons are purely egocentric ones.
Disapproval was to her what neuralgia and fancy needlework are to many other women.
By withdrawing public subsidy for Sinn Fein Members it underscores the disapproval of all true democrats for what has happened.
The official unionists quickly made their disapproval of the Action Council known.
The earlier phases of the French Revolution excited his deepest sympathy, a sympathy which induced him to avow his strong; disapproval of the war with France.
Creditors base their approval or disapproval decisions on whether or not it appears that the applicant will pay back the debt as agreed.
In this type of situation, an adult's expressed disapproval may suppress the behavior, but the behavior is likely to emerge again in situations where an adult supervisor is not present.
Parents may express disapproval of a behavior by scolding or yelling.
They are afraid of saying something considered foolish by others and are deeply hurt by any disapproval from others.
Homophobia-An irrational hatred, disapproval, or fear of homosexuality and homosexuals.