disapproval
disapproval — noun
1. a negative feeling toward someone or something that comes from thinking they are
a negative feeling toward someone or something that comes from thinking they are wrong, bad, or not suitable
Sora felt a deep sense of disapproval when his brother lied to their parents.
collocation: feel / sense of disapproval
Jenna's disapproval of the plan was clear from the way she frowned.
disapproval of [something] — preposition pattern
Walid tried to hide his disapproval of the suggestion during the team meeting.
The teacher's disapproval of cheating was well known among all the students.
A strong feeling of disapproval filled the room when the manager announced the changes.
- displeasure
milder; more about annoyance or dissatisfaction than moral judgment
- disfavour
slightly more formal and common in British English; often in official contexts
- objection
more specific; names a particular reason or point of opposition
- approval
the opposite feeling of acceptance or agreement
文法句型
disapproval + of + noun phrase
possessive + disapproval + of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears with possessive determiners (his disapproval, their disapproval) and the preposition 'of' to specify the target: disapproval of an idea, a person, or a behaviour.
常見錯誤
2. words, actions, or looks that show a belief about someone or something being wro
words, actions, or looks that show a belief about someone or something being wrong or unacceptable
Heloísa expressed her disapproval by shaking her head slowly during the meeting.
express disapproval by + gerund phrase
The council's disapproval of the building project came in a formal letter last week.
formal/official context: in a formal letter
Lakan faced his father's disapproval when he chose music instead of law.
The audience showed their disapproval of the speaker by booing loudly.
Astrid's disapproval of her son's behaviour was clear from her harsh tone of voice.
- criticism
focuses on pointing out faults or flaws; can be constructive or detailed
- condemnation
much stronger; implies harsh public judgment, often on moral grounds
- censure
formal, official disapproval issued by an authority or institution
文法句型
express + disapproval + of + noun
show + disapproval + by + gerund
face + disapproval + when + clause
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of expression (show, voice, express, signal). Unlike sense 1, which focuses on the internal feeling, this sense emphasises the outward communication of that feeling through words, gestures, or official statements.