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disapproval

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/dɪsəˈpruːvəl/ · dis-ap-pro-val

A feeling or expression of an unfavorable opinion.

Meanings

nounformal

A feeling or expression of an unfavorable opinion.

ایک منفی رائے کا احساس یا اظہار۔

ناپسندیدگی

napasandeedgi

Formal: تنقید

Synonyms

displeasureobjectiondiscontentناپسندیدگیعدم اطمینانتنقید

Antonyms

approvalendorsementsupportتائیدموافقتحمایت

Common Collocations

  • public disapproval
  • expression of disapproval
  • disapproval of policies

Example Sentences

Her disapproval was clear when she frowned at the decision.

جب اس نے اس فیصلے پر چہرہ بگاڑا تو اس کی ناپسندیدگی واضح تھی.

Jab us ne is faislay par chehra bigara to us ki napasandeedgi wazeh thi.

He faced public disapproval for his controversial statements.

اس کے متنازعہ بیانات کی وجہ سے اسے عوامی ناپسندیدگی کا سامنا کرنا پڑا.

Us ke mutanazir bayanat ki wajah se usay aawami napasandeedgi ka samna karna para.

Despite his disapproval, she decided to go ahead with her plans.

اس کی ناپسندیدگی کے باوجود، اس نے اپنے منصوبوں کے ساتھ آگے بڑھنے کا فیصلہ کیا.

Us ki napasandeedgi ke bawajood, us ne apne manzilon ke sath aage barhne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

disinterest:Disinterest refers to lack of interest, while disapproval is a negative judgment or opinion.

Word Family

disapprove
verbناپسند کرنا
disapproving
adjectiveناپسند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Disapproval starts with 'dis' for dislike.

Imagine a thumbs down gesture to represent disapproval.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں تیرے ہم نے سب کچھ کھو دیا، لیکن تیرے ناپسندیدگی نے دل کو توڑ دیا۔

Mohabbat mein tere hum ne sab kuch kho diya, Lekin tere napasandeedgi ne dil ko tod diya.

In love for you, I lost everything, But your disapproval broke my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "disapprobare" — to reject

First known use: 15th century

The word 'disapproval' has evolved through Middle English from Latin roots, referring to the expression of negative judgment.