thumbs-downs

Signs of rejection

Thumbs-downs are gestures or expressions of disapproval or rejection.

The thumb pointed downward signals a negative verdict—the opposite of a thumbs-up.

The gesture extends to any indicator of disapproval: The proposal got thumbs-downs from three committee members.

Also written thumbs down.

disapproval

rejection

Denial of acceptance

downvote · booing · jeering · condemnation · dismissal · veto · naysaying · objection · dissent · opposition

digital

downvote

Negative rating click

algorithm · engagement · ratio · viral · trolling · brigading · comment section · content moderation · creator · video

gesture

Roman

Of ancient Italy's capital

emperor · crowd · spectacle · death sentence · hand signal · nonverbal · body language · amphitheater · combat · fate

Opposites
approval gesture

thumbs-downsthumbs-ups

Gestures of approval

thumbs-up · upvotes · likes · approvals · affirmations

reception/response

thumbs-downsaccolades

Formal expressions of praise

cheers · praise · rave reviews · bravos · acclaim

approval/disapproval gesture

thumbs-downsthumbs-ups

Gestures of approval

thumbs up · standing ovations · applause · high fives · rounds of applause

Family

thumb, thumbs, down, downs, downed, downing, downer, downers, thumbed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G