disapprobation

noun
/dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/UK

Etymology

From dis- + approbation.

  1. derived from approbatio
  2. derived from approbacion
  3. inherited from approbacioun
  4. prefixed as disapprobation — “dis + approbation

Definitions

  1. An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

    • Though a gentle Sigh which ſtole from the Boſom of Nancy, ſeemed to argue ſome ſecret Diſapprobation of theſe Sentiments, ſhe did not dare openly to oppoſe them.
    • Elizabeth would wonder, and probably would blame her; and though her resolution was not to be shaken, her feelings must be hurt by such disapprobation.
    • Believe me, I have no warmer sentiment to bestow; and even if I had I could not indulge it, since it would meet with the decided disapprobation of my family, and never could I bring myself to act in opposition to them.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA