thumbs-down

[ thuhmz-doun ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an act or instance of dissent, disapproval, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thumbs-down¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The programs were nominated for several Emmy Awards and introduced the classic “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” critical technique.

From The Daily Beast

His sinking approval is undoubtedly a thumbs-down on how the GOP is handling the endless budget mess.

From The Daily Beast

An offensive movie deserves a thumbs-down, not violent riots around the world.

From The Daily Beast

And our politics demand simple stories, thumbs up, thumbs down.

From The Daily Beast

The thumbs-up, thumbs-down nature of politics and media impedes our collective ability to cogently address what is going on.

From The Daily Beast

Mayor says thumbs up (to the breast) meant death and thumbs down meant Lower that sword.

From Project Gutenberg

So a cruel Roman lady might have regarded a gladiator in the arena, answering his appeal with Thumbs down.

From Project Gutenberg

If he calls out simply "Thumbs up" or "Thumbs down" no attention must be paid to this order as a forfeit is taken.

From Project Gutenberg

He is the market; he makes the price by the simple process of "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, and you used to have thumbs down in your Roman theatres, too, mischievously added Ted.

From Project Gutenberg