disapproved
Gave thumbs down
Disapproved is the past tense of disapprove, meaning to regard something unfavorably or to officially reject it.
A parent disapproved of a choice; a committee disapproved an application.
Her family disapproved of the marriage.
The board disapproved the budget proposal.
Officially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- forbiddenNot allowed
- barredBlocked from entry
- proscribedFormally forbidden by authority
outlawed · taboo · off-limits · restricted · interdicted · vetoed · disallowed · impermissible
Authoritatively rejected legislation
- declinedRefused or diminished
- refusedDeclined to accept
- deniedRefused or disavowed
- rejectedRefused or turned away
rebuffed · dismissed · overruled · turned down · nixed · spurned · repudiated · invalidated
Officially declared unfit
- faultedHeld accountable for error
- blamedHeld at fault
- criticizedExpressed disapproval of
- judgedFormed a considered opinion
found wanting · disparaged · discredited · impugned · censured · called out · held accountable · arraigned
Persistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- blacklistedFormally excluded or barred
- stigmatizedMarked with social shame
outcasted · snubbed · cold-shouldered · marginalized · banished · exiled · excommunicated · disowned
Regarded with disfavor
- disfavoredRegarded with disapproval
- dislikedFelt aversion toward
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
- scornedRegarded with contempt
looked down on · disdained · resented · opposed · unpopular · unfavored · out of favor · raised eyebrows
prohibited
Officially not permitted
proscribed · outlawed · taboo · off-limits · restricted · interdicted · vetoed · disallowed · impermissible · unauthorized
vetoed
Authoritatively rejected legislation
rejected · rebuffed · dismissed · overruled · turned down · nixed · spurned · repudiated · invalidated · nullified
condemned
Officially declared unfit
- faultedHeld accountable for error
- blamedHeld at fault
- criticizedExpressed disapproval of
judged · found wanting · disparaged · discredited · impugned · censured · called out · held accountable · arraigned · indicted
shunned
Persistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- blacklistedFormally excluded or barred
stigmatized · outcasted · snubbed · cold-shouldered · marginalized · banished · exiled · excommunicated · disowned · unfriended
frowned upon
Regarded with disfavor
- disfavoredRegarded with disapproval
- dislikedFelt aversion toward
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
looked down on · scorned · disdained · resented · opposed · unpopular · unfavored · out of favor · raised eyebrows · unappreciated
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- admonishReprove with counsel
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
scold · reproach · upbraid · berate · castigate · denounce · decry · deplore · condemn · criticize
- unacceptableunacceptable, inappropriate, improper, wrong, forbidden
- Forbiddenforbidden, prohibited, banned, not allowed, off-limits
- legitimacylegal, validity, legitimate, lawfulness, lawful
disapprovedapproved
Officially accepted or permitted
endorsed · sanctioned · authorized · accepted · ratified
- disapproving lookFacial expression showing displeasure
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