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disapproval

/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.28 in modern English

Syllables
dis-ap-proval
IPA
/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of disapproving; condemnation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English disapprove Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English disapproval From disapprove + -al.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/
  • British English: [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ]

Usage

Inflected Forms

disapprovals (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

disapprobation disapprove objection opposition condemnation no

Synonyms

censure dispraise disapprobation attainder attainture attaintment blame condemnation condemning damnation disapproval improbation

Antonyms

approval encouragement accedence accession allowance approbation assent assentment authorization OK consent sanction

Rhymes With

approval removal

Questions

How do you pronounce disapproval?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/.
What does disapproval mean?
The act of disapproving; condemnation.
Where does disapproval come from?
Etymology tree English disapprove Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English disapproval From disapprove + -al.

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