disapprobation

[ dis-ap-ruh-bey-shuhn ]

noun

1. disapproval; condemnation.

disapprobation

/ ˌdɪsæprəʊˈbeɪʃən /

noun

1. moral or social disapproval

Other Words From

• self-disap·pro·bation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disapprobation¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dis- ¹ + approbation

Example Sentences

The sorry tale of how Warren helped push out fellow liberal Abe Fortas suggests that the Justices can indeed use their informal powers to check their colleagues if they are sufficiently worried about public disapprobation and condemnation.

From Slate

The report claimed that the controversy was his doing; that he “instigated” the first news stories about the bones to “bring disapprobation on the museum” and “to personally discredit Monge.”

From New York Times

Biden said Monday he didn’t think China would invade Taiwan, although he also said that “depends upon just how strong the world makes clear that that kind of action is going to result in long-term disapprobation by the rest of the community.”

From Seattle Times

Biden said it is his “expectation” that China would not try to seize Taiwan by force, but he said that assessment “depends upon just how strong the world makes clear that that kind of action is going to result in long-term disapprobation by the rest of the community.”

From Washington Times

Biden said it is his “expectation” that China would not try to seize Taiwan by force, but he said that assessment “depends upon just how strong the world makes clear that that kind of action is going to result in long-term disapprobation by the rest of the community.”

From Seattle Times