Disapproval
noun
The action or state of showing that you do not like or agree with something.
She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the dirty dishes on the table.
Often appears as...
- express/show disapproval
- shake head in disapproval
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Disapproving
noun
The attitude of someone who does not approve of something.
His disapproval of the plan was clear.
Often appears as...
- clear/obvious disapproval
- facial expression of disapproval
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The action or state of showing that you do not like or agree with something.
She shook her head in disapproval when she saw the dirty dishes on the table.
Often appears as...
- express/show disapproval
- shake head in disapproval
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The attitude of someone who does not approve of something.
His disapproval of the plan was clear.
Often appears as...
- clear/obvious disapproval
- facial expression of disapproval
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Non-verbal Signals
Disapproval is often expressed through body language, such as frowning or shaking one's head.
His furrowed brow showed his disapproval before he even spoke.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
In some cultures, overt disapproval can be seen as rude; it's often conveyed more subtly.
Instead of criticizing, she gave a faint smile of disapproval.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild vs. Strong
'Disapproval' could range from a mild dislike to strong opposition, depending on context.
There was a note of disapproval in his voice, but he said nothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-verbal Signals
Disapproval is often expressed through body language, such as frowning or shaking one's head.
His furrowed brow showed his disapproval before he even spoke.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
In some cultures, overt disapproval can be seen as rude; it's often conveyed more subtly.
Instead of criticizing, she gave a faint smile of disapproval.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild vs. Strong
'Disapproval' could range from a mild dislike to strong opposition, depending on context.
There was a note of disapproval in his voice, but he said nothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-verbal Signals
Disapproval is often expressed through body language, such as frowning or shaking one's head.
His furrowed brow showed his disapproval before he even spoke.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
In some cultures, overt disapproval can be seen as rude; it's often conveyed more subtly.
Instead of criticizing, she gave a faint smile of disapproval.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild vs. Strong
'Disapproval' could range from a mild dislike to strong opposition, depending on context.
There was a note of disapproval in his voice, but he said nothing.
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Awkward Stare PIPE Brain...
to other members of the group but face is also telegraphed to others how they should feel in this experiment staring conveyed to our subjects that they've done something wrong and had upset the other members of the group this nonverbal method of communicating disapproval dates back to pre language humans and is just as effective today so
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Unintended consequences...
consequences but I think from the point of view of a Neanderthal there would have been a lot of disapproval of the wimpish choppers that we now have so these things are kind of relative to where you're you or your your ancestors happen to stand in the ancient world there was a lot of respect for
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Edward Tenner:...
there would have been a lot of disapproval of the wimpish choppers that we now have. So these things are kind of relative to where you or your ancestors happen to stand. In the ancient world there was a lot of respect for unintended consequences,
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What is a butt tuba and...
Many illuminated manuscripts were copies of religious or classical texts, and the bookmakers incorporated their own ideas and opinions in illustrations. The butt tuba, for example, was likely shorthand to express disapproval with--
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Are there universal...
lips drawn up and back, and raised cheeks causing wrinkling around the eyes. More recently, researchers have proposed additional entries such as contempt, shame, and disapproval, but opinions vary on how distinct boundaries
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I don't want children --...
And even as I am in the room, signing the consent forms and getting the hormone shots and tying up loose ends my doctor is shaking his head in disapproval.
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How Pakistani women are...
my father was one who really supported my ambitions. To get my law degree, of course, it was really difficult, and frowns of disapproval.
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Brutal Fight for...
The male's entire harem is now at stake. One bachelor makes his move. The female spits her disapproval.
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The Greatest Fights In...
one bachelor makes his move but the female spits her disapproval
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Best of South American...
spits her disapproval the male leaps into action
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Awkward Stare PIPE Brain...
to other members of the group but face is also telegraphed to others how they should feel in this experiment staring conveyed to our subjects that they've done something wrong and had upset the other members of the group this nonverbal method of communicating disapproval dates back to pre language humans and is just as effective today so
Video examples
Unintended consequences...
consequences but I think from the point of view of a Neanderthal there would have been a lot of disapproval of the wimpish choppers that we now have so these things are kind of relative to where you're you or your your ancestors happen to stand in the ancient world there was a lot of respect for
Video examples
Edward Tenner:...
there would have been a lot of disapproval of the wimpish choppers that we now have. So these things are kind of relative to where you or your ancestors happen to stand. In the ancient world there was a lot of respect for unintended consequences,
Video examples
What is a butt tuba and...
Many illuminated manuscripts were copies of religious or classical texts, and the bookmakers incorporated their own ideas and opinions in illustrations. The butt tuba, for example, was likely shorthand to express disapproval with--
Video examples
Are there universal...
lips drawn up and back, and raised cheeks causing wrinkling around the eyes. More recently, researchers have proposed additional entries such as contempt, shame, and disapproval, but opinions vary on how distinct boundaries
Video examples
I don't want children --...
And even as I am in the room, signing the consent forms and getting the hormone shots and tying up loose ends my doctor is shaking his head in disapproval.
Video examples
How Pakistani women are...
my father was one who really supported my ambitions. To get my law degree, of course, it was really difficult, and frowns of disapproval.
Video examples
Brutal Fight for...
The male's entire harem is now at stake. One bachelor makes his move. The female spits her disapproval.
Video examples
The Greatest Fights In...
one bachelor makes his move but the female spits her disapproval
Video examples
Best of South American...
spits her disapproval the male leaps into action
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Quote examples
John Piper
American Clergyman
God has levels of willing and delighting. He wills and delights in things in different ways so that approval and disapproval can coexist without being contradictory, without canceling each other out. I am making the case here for infinite complexity.
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Arabella Weir
British Comedian
My theory is that one needs to be loved completely, unconditionally, and unfettered by parental disapproval, if one is to get happily through life which, after all, presents its own hurdles.
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Philip Schultz
American Poet
My imagination was a great place to escape from all the anxiety and disapproval of my life... I had to live in my head... art was a way of making myself feel better.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Reproach is shame, blame, disgrace, disapproval and a disrespectful attitude toward yourself. When you're under reproach, your behavior shows it.
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Glenn Gould
Canadian Musician
I'm fascinated with what happens to the creative output when you isolate yourself from the approval and disapproval of the people around you.
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James Henry Breasted
American Historian
Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
You can't be a minority in this society without having someone express disapproval about affirmative action.
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Franz Grillparzer
Austrian Poet
I look around me and nowhere do I see a stamp of disapproval with which nature marked a woman's candid brow.
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Penny Junor
English Journalist
Public disapproval is the price I pay for writing about the royals.
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Jane Lynch
American Actress
I can be kind of razor sharp in my disapproval.
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John Piper
American Clergyman
God has levels of willing and delighting. He wills and delights in things in different ways so that approval and disapproval can coexist without being contradictory, without canceling each other out. I am making the case here for infinite complexity.
Quote examples
Arabella Weir
British Comedian
My theory is that one needs to be loved completely, unconditionally, and unfettered by parental disapproval, if one is to get happily through life which, after all, presents its own hurdles.
Quote examples
Philip Schultz
American Poet
My imagination was a great place to escape from all the anxiety and disapproval of my life... I had to live in my head... art was a way of making myself feel better.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Reproach is shame, blame, disgrace, disapproval and a disrespectful attitude toward yourself. When you're under reproach, your behavior shows it.
Quote examples
Glenn Gould
Canadian Musician
I'm fascinated with what happens to the creative output when you isolate yourself from the approval and disapproval of the people around you.
Quote examples
James Henry Breasted
American Historian
Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it.
Quote examples
Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
You can't be a minority in this society without having someone express disapproval about affirmative action.
Quote examples
Franz Grillparzer
Austrian Poet
I look around me and nowhere do I see a stamp of disapproval with which nature marked a woman's candid brow.
Quote examples
Penny Junor
English Journalist
Public disapproval is the price I pay for writing about the royals.
Quote examples
Jane Lynch
American Actress
I can be kind of razor sharp in my disapproval.
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