Disapprobation

Quick meaning: Disapprobation is a noun meaning An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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.

And not only these acts, but the dispositions which lead to them, are properly immoral, and fit subjects of disapprobation which may rise to abhorrence.

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.

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.

Word Forms

• disapprobations

Synonyms for disapprobation

Depending on context, synonyms include censure, damnation, attainder, attainture, attaintment, condemnation.

Antonyms for disapprobation

Common opposites include approbation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include condemnation, disapproval, disproval, censure, damnation, reproval.

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