disapproval

Meanings

• Noun

  Expressing or showing disagreement, dislike, or condemnation.

  - "His disapproval of the new policy was well-known."
  - "She expressed her disapproval of the behavior in no uncertain terms."

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Antonyms

approval

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Synonyms

disapprobation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disapproval
approval , revival , compilation , reheaval

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Variants

List of all variants of disapproval that leads to same result
disapproval , disapprovals

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Forms

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disapprovals, disapprovingly, disapproved, disapproves

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Etymology

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Dis- (opposite) + approval (expression of pleasure or approval)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disapproval' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Disapproval is a common emotion experienced in romantic relationships, particularly when one partner feels that the other has done something wrong.

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Related Concepts

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1. criticism: Disapproval is a form of criticism, which is the expression of an opinion or judgment, often unfavorable, on something or someone.

2. condemnation: Disapproval can also refer to condemnation, which is a formal expression of disapproval or disapproval, often with moral or legal implications.

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Culture

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Disapproval has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to express disagreement, disdain, or criticism. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago's disapproval of Othello's relationship with Desdemona drives the plot.

How to Memorize "disapproval"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize disapproval, imagine a person shaking their head and making a disapproving face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disapproval' with the idea of disagreement or dislike.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disagreeing People Approve Less' to help remember the meaning of disapproval.

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