disapprobation
Official moral condemnation
Disapprobation is formal or literary for disapproval—a negative judgment of someone's actions or character.
The word carries more weight than simple disagreement, suggesting moral condemnation or official censure: The committee expressed its disapprobation of his conduct.
Her father's disapprobation was silent but unmistakable.
Lack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- disesteemLoss of favorable opinion
discontent · dislike · distaste · aversion · antipathy · opposition · rejection · demurral
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- castigationSevere verbal criticism
admonishment · reproof · chastisement · upbraiding · scolding · berating · objurgation · animadversion
Official court decision
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
criticism · opinion · determination · finding · adjudication · estimation · scrutiny · weighing
Loss of honor
- dishonorLoss of respect
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- ignominyState of dishonor
- opprobriumSevere public disapproval
infamy · discredit · degradation · mortification · embarrassment · chagrin · loss of face · public shaming
Company's product line name
- black markRecorded fault or failure
- taintMake impure
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- blotMark left by spillage
blemish · smear · scarlet letter · notoriety · ostracism · pariah · outcast · social exclusion
disfavor
Lack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- objectionExpression of disapproval
disesteem · discontent · dislike · distaste · aversion · antipathy · opposition · rejection · demurral · thumbs-down
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
castigation · admonishment · reproof · chastisement · upbraiding · scolding · berating · objurgation · animadversion · stricture
verdict
Official court decision
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
condemnation · criticism · opinion · determination · finding · adjudication · estimation · scrutiny · weighing · deliberation
disgrace
Loss of honor
- dishonorLoss of respect
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- ignominyState of dishonor
opprobrium · infamy · discredit · degradation · mortification · embarrassment · chagrin · loss of face · public shaming · disrepute
brand
Company's product line name
- black markRecorded fault or failure
- taintMake impure
- stainLasting surface discoloration
blot · blemish · smear · scarlet letter · notoriety · ostracism · pariah · outcast · social exclusion · mark of shame
- moral philosophymoral philosophy, moral judgment, moral reasoning, moral principles, moral conduct
disapprobationapprobation
Formal expression of approval
approval · endorsement · commendation · sanction · praise
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