disapproval
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/
dis · ap · prov · al
ˌdɪs · ə · ˈpruːv · əl
English Definition
n. a feeling of not approving
Significado en Español
desaprobación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự không tán thành, sự phản đối
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Example Sentence
He shook his head in disapproval.
他摇了摇头表示不赞成。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “disapproval”:
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A
disfavor
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B
approval
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C
endorsement
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D
favor
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A — disfavor.
“disapproval” means n. a feeling of not approving
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her strict father frowned in clear ______ at the very messy room.
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A
approval
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B
disapproval
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C
praise
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D
delight
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B — disapproval.
“disapproval” means n. a feeling of not approving
Common questions about “disapproval”
What does “disapproval” mean?
disapproval — n. a feeling of not approving. In Chinese: 不赞成，反对.
How do you pronounce “disapproval”?
disapproval is pronounced /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · ap · prov · al.
How do you use “disapproval” in a sentence?
He shook his head in disapproval. (他摇了摇头表示不赞成。)
What are synonyms for “disapproval”?
disagreement, dissatisfaction, criticism — all close in meaning to disapproval (n. a feeling of not approving).
Is “disapproval” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. disapproval appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
