disapprobation — strong disapproval or condemnation of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: strong disapproval or condemnation of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 강한 비난, 반대, 비판
Korean pronunciation: 디**새**프러**베이**션
Example Sentences
- The teacher's disapprobation was clear when she saw students cheating on the exam.
- My cat's disapprobation of the new dog food was expressed through dramatic hunger strikes.
- The proposal met with widespread disapprobation from environmental groups.
disapprobation
NOUN//ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən//
strong disapproval or condemnation of something
three school board members sit at a curved desk with deeply frowning faces and crossed arms, staring disapprovingly at a principal standing before them. The principal holds a crumpled report while looking down with shame after presenting poor test results. The board members shake their heads and point accusingly at the document. One member leans forward with a scowl while another taps the desk impatiently. Parents in the background whisper and shake their heads in agreement with the board's reaction. strong disapproval and condemnation of the principal's performance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'approbation' meaning approval or consent, with the prefix 'dis-' added to create the opposite meaning. The word literally means 'the absence of approval' or disapproval.
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📝Examples
“The teacher's disapprobation was clear when she saw students cheating on the exam.”
“My cat's disapprobation of the new dog food was expressed through dramatic hunger strikes.”
“The proposal met with widespread disapprobation from environmental groups.”
“His mother's silent disapprobation was scarier than any shouting match.”
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