thumbs-down

Negative hand signal

Thumbs-down is a gesture of rejection or disapproval—the thumb pointed downward.

It extends to any negative verdict or denial of approval: The proposal got a thumbs-down from management.

The opposite is thumbs-up.

Both gestures are popularly associated with Roman gladiatorial combat, though the historical accuracy is disputed.

rating

downvote

Negative rating click

unfavorable · panning · criticism · failing grade · negative feedback · unsubscribe · skip · block · mute · report

disapproval

rejection

Denial of acceptance

  • vetoOfficial refusal to approve
  • nayNegative vote
  • noOpposite of yes

refusal · dismissal · negative · rebuff · denial · decline · objection · opposition · disfavor · dissent

gesture

hand signal

Motion conveying information

  • fistTightly closed hand
  • emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
  • iconPictorial screen symbol

sign language · gladiator · Caesar · death sentence · spectator · judgment · execution · mercy · arena · combat

Categories
Opposites
approval/disapproval

thumbs-downthumbs-up

Gesture indicating approval

approval · endorsement · green light · yes · blessing

recommendation

thumbs-downthumbs-up

Gesture indicating approval

recommendation · endorsement · pass · rave review · positive review

Family

down, thumb, downturn, thumbs, downside, thumbnail, thumbing, thumbed, thumbscrew

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G