disapproval
|dis/ap/prov/al|
B2
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/
(disapprove)
negative judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disapproval' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'approval' from Latin 'approbare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'test or prove'.
Historical Evolution
'disapproval' evolved from the Old French word 'desaprouver', which eventually became the modern English word 'disapprove'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not to approve or sanction', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling of dislike or disfavor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing.
She expressed her disapproval of the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35