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Disapproval A feeling of dislike or disagreement towards something or someone. ■ "John's new hairstyle received a lot of disapproval from his friends."
allowing The act of permitting something to happen or be done, despite one's disapproval. ■ "I allowed my friend to borrow my car, but I had a feeling it would end up in a ditch."
Aought An imaginary verb used to express disapproval or disappointment in a humorous manner. ■ "I can't believe you ate all the chocolate. Aought you not save some for me?"
Averse Feeling or showing dislike or disapproval. ■ "I'm averse to eating vegetables, but my husband loves them."
bah An exclamation of disapproval, often used to express disgust or annoyance. ■ "That sandwich is way too spicy," said John with a bah!
crappy Of poor quality or inadequate, often used to express disapproval. ■ I had a crappy sandwich for lunch. It was so bad that I couldn't finish it.
deplore To regard with horror, disgust or disapproval. ■ "I deplore people who litter. It's just so dirty and inconsiderate."
deprecating adjective: expressing disapproval or condemnation for something, often in a sarcastic or ironic way ■ He was deprecating her sense of style, but secretly admired her confidence.
disapproving Feeling or expressing disapproval or dislike for something or someone. ■ She gave me a disapproving look when I wore my favorite t-shirt to school. But don't worry, she loves me deep down inside.
facing The act of looking directly at someone or something with an expression of stern disapproval. ■ "I was facing my boss when he told me I was getting fired."
fairly An adverb used to describe something that is not quite but almost perfect. It can be used to express approval, disapproval, or neutrality. ■ "I think this pizza is fairly good, but it could use a little more cheese."
fine A word used to express agreement or approval, but also commonly used sarcastically to indicate disapproval or dissatisfaction. ■ "I don't care for your cooking, but I'll be fine," said the customer, giving a sly smile.
gar A word used to express disapproval or disappointment. It can also be used to describe a situation that has gone awry. ■ "I forgot my keys and now I'm stuck in the garage."
goddam A term used to express strong disapproval or anger, typically when something unexpected or undesirable has occurred. ■ "I can't believe I left my keys at home! Goddam it!"
hating To have a strong dislike or disapproval for something or someone. ■ "I hate Mondays because they mean I have to go back to work."
hissed To make a loud, hissing sound, often with disapproval or annoyance. ■ "She hissed at me for eating her favorite food!"
hissing A sound made by the opening and closing of the lips with teeth together, often used as a way to convey disapproval or warning. ■ "I heard you're dating my ex-girlfriend!" he hissed.
humph An expression of disapproval, annoyance, or irritation. ■ "I can't believe he got the promotion over me. Humph!"
licks A way of expressing disapproval or contempt by making a noise similar to that of a dog licking its lips. ■ "I can't believe he actually ate the entire pizza. Licks!
must An absolute necessity or requirement, often used to express disapproval. ■ "I must wear my favorite sweater today because it's laundry day.", "You must not eat that last piece of cake, you already ate too much."
regard The act of looking at something or someone with a certain attitude, usually one of respect, admiration, or disapproval. ■ When he saw the new boss, John gave him a cold regard and went back to his work.
stared To stare at someone or something with a blank and unblinking expression, often used to convey disapproval or sarcasm. ■ "I can't believe you actually ate that entire pizza by yourself," said John, staring at me in disgust.
Swiping To quickly and vigorously move a hand across a surface or through the air, often to indicate disapproval or to dismiss something. ■ "I couldn't believe she had the audacity to swipe my sandwich!
TSK An exclamation used to express disapproval or disappointment, often accompanied by a rolling of the eyes. ■ "Ugh, I forgot my phone at home. TSK!"
arrows A long, thin, pointed stick used for shooting arrows or for measuring distances. ■ Did you know that a group of arrows is called a quiver? That's why we say "He has a full quiver of arrows ready to go.", A symbol used in the game of darts. ■ "I'm going to win this game, I just have to hit these arrows with precision!", An expression of disapproval or disappointment directed at someone who has done something wrong. ■ "I can't believe you did that, I am going to give you arrows for it."
Contempt A feeling of extreme dislike or disapproval towards someone or something, often expressed through nonverbal cues such as rolling one's eyes or snorting. ■ When the boss assigned the team the most tedious project and then took credit for their work, Jane couldn't help but feel a wave of contempt wash over her. She responded by sarcastically complimenting him on his excellent leadership skills.
Disapproved The act of not approving of something. This can be expressed as a dislike, disapproval, or rejection. ■ "I was so disappointed when the restaurant didn't serve my favorite dish. I had to disapprove of their menu and find somewhere else to eat."
disdain A feeling of extreme contempt or disapproval for something or someone. ■ "I can't believe she had the audacity to wear that outfit to the job interview. It was such a clear sign of her utter disdain for the company's dress code."
Indignation A feeling of strong disapproval and anger. ■ "When I found out my neighbor had been stealing my mail, I was filled with indignation and decided to take matters into my own hands by setting up a trap to catch him."