disapproval

So, after the baptism, lurking maliciously at the font, I found myself squaring up to one of the godmothers with disapproval in my eye.

It was not anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval, not horror, nor any of the other emotions that she had been prepared for.

She knew they were failures, and he read her disapproval in every perfunctory and unenthusiastic line of her letter. And she was right.

When he nearly ran us off the road, I turned around and glared at him to show my disapproval and my concern for our safety.

The accumulated weight of your resistance and disapproval, together with that of thousands more, will erode the energy of any bureaucracy.

Samantha, was furious. Instead of confronting Tom with her anger and disapproval, however, she sat down and wrote the following Love Letter.

boo! : (interjection) Used to express contempt, scorn , or disapproval or to frighten or surprise another.

In spite of the fact that she was not of noble rank, and of the disapproval of his family, the young Count married her.

The child within you did not understand why it had deserved disapproval.

Used to express contempt, scorn , or disapproval or to frighten or surprise another .

Gawk - is often used to show disapproval and means to look at someone or something in a foolish way especially with your mouth open.

A flicker of disapproval crossed the old man's face, but it was not his way to question his queen. "As you command. "

It was not anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval , nor horror , nor any of the sentiments that she had been preparedfor.

No matter which girls he brought home, the young man found disapproval from his mother.

He looked at me with an air of surprised disapproval, as a colonel might look at a private whose bootlaces were undone.

She was, of course, aware of her mother's quiet disapproval, so she made sure that they parted as soon as the waltz was over.

The sisters considered him, united in disapproval, both holding on to one of the swing poles, as though it was the safe place in tag.

He looked at me with an air of surprised disapproval.

Father looked at him in disapproval.

No matter which girls he brought home, the young man found disapproval from his mother. A friend gave him advice.

At this point, however, I'm optimistic that this initiative will also run aground on popular disapproval.

The spotlight is only so wide, though, so when someone tries to snag some of it, you won't hesitate to show your disapproval.

Yes, it is better than hatred or disapproval, but it still contains a desire to have power over others.

He seemed genuinely curious about her at first, but after only a sentence or two, he turned away with disapproval in his face.

His quick expression of disapproval told me he did not agree with this practical approach.

It encourages those who would not stop at expressing disapproval of the occupation but wish to target Israel and Israelis generally.

The British and their European partners have been more united in disapproval but have yet to present a real plan.

However, the idea of abolishing them have met with disapproval from some lawyers who feel the wigs give them an air of authority.

But underlying his polemic lay a disapproval of manufacturers foisting goods on consumers that did not really need them .

To use this strategy, call a friend, tell her you're going out to get some disapproval, and ask her to lavish you with praise afterward.

We all fear disapproval and punishment, but this imaginary world appears to have no police and no authority figures.

She found Derek still spread out in front of the TV. She shook her head in disapproval, then reached for the remote and turned the TV off.

China has neither openly backed assertions that the North sank the ship, nor so much as hinted at disapproval of North Korean behaviour.

She never talked to Susan Baker at meal-times, thus expressing her disapproval over Susan being allowed to "sit with the family" at all.

Jonghyun scolds her in disapproval, but Key places his finger onto Jonghyun's lips, signing him to speak no more.

To extend himself in giving to others means to risk failure, correction, and disapproval.

This explains his oft-expressed disapproval of the Centre Party, which, he says, drags Catholicism into the mire of dirty politics.

His disapproval rating of 56% is now the highest of any president since the return to democracy in 1990.

Inner criticism, that nagging voice of disapproval inside you, cause you to stumble at every challenge and challenges seem impossible.

President Kao, however, did not agree with this frivolousness ; he sat tight-lipped and unsmiling to show his disapproval.

The applicant may not make further application for the same purpose within six months from the date on which such disapproval is given.

"Kitty, dear, you here, " cried Mrs Hall, feeling that disapproval was due and unwilling to bestow it on her son.

Edward played with the radio while I drove, shaking his head in disapproval.

Mr. Aso's government remains hobbled by a painful recession, rising unemployment and widespread disapproval of its leadership.

You have the right to express your disapproval of this visit. But do not throw mud at china or germany.

The price that the outsider pays for being so heedless of custom is, of course, the disapproval of the insider.

Even today, it is viewed with suspicion - women with no desire to procreate say they sometimes face awkward questions and disapproval.

Also, at the press conference, Qi Gang says China has expressed its disapproval of a visit to Australia by the Dalai Lama.

Disapproval ratings for Congress, and each of the national parties, are close to all-time highs.

This type of show allows audience participation in the form of phone-in approval or disapproval votes for particular contestants.

There was a hint of disapproval in her face.

one of his disapproval of the commitment, I was struggling tarried.

The examination and approval authorities shall, within one month after receipt of the application, decide on its approval or disapproval.

And, for a third, and most relevant of all, he seems seriously worried about incurring the disapproval of Alan Shearer.

Mother and Father only smiled again, much to Aunt Mary Maria's disapproval. Impatience in children should never be condoned.

"When somebody was getting teased, he kind of gave that look, almost a look of disapproval, " Titcomb recalled.

The trip to England, despite Henry's bafflement and Ted's disapproval, was becoming a certainty in her mind.

Yet his visit brought roars of "banzai" from the crowd and a storm of disapproval from neighbouring countries.

The president, Woodrow Wilson, managed to utter one sentence of not terribly strenuous disapproval.

The adoption of a spoken English test has caused a chain of reactions among students, ranging from approval to disapproval.

played the woman and shook his hand in disapproval with chagrin on her face.

But when the Dutch statistical expert alerted his bosses to the problem, he faced so much disapproval that he eventually left.

NATO tried to install a puppet military chief in Libya but failed miserably due to the disapproval of Libya patriots.

Your disapproval pains Me. more than I can say.

For the compliant child parental disapproval is as strong an inhibiting force as the threat of punishment .

Apparently; well, then. Used in expressing astonishment, disapproval, or sarcasm.

askance: with a side-glance, obliquely; with disapproval or distrust, scornfully.

The disapproval registered on her face was so real that even I would have thought it genuine.

What he does should not be subject to the approval or disapproval of other people , he is answerable only to God .

My mother pulled to the side of the road to my disapproval.

Give to you what you commor, or clarify you not cruelty nor disapproval nor coolness nor disappointment, but only love.

Most of this behaviour is illegal so already attracts a higher sanction than the mere disapproval of the Thunderbird community.

You behave like a rabbit darting from safe hole to safe hole avoiding the glare of other peoples' disapproval.

The implication is homosexuality, and homosexuality generally arouses strong social disapproval in these countries.

This public disapproval has traditionally been viewed by boards and shareholders as secondary to the imperative of rewarding executives.

Direct disapproval is now resorted to. Shaming, ridicule, disfavor, rebuke, and punishment are used.

Do not lightly express your approval or disapproval .

People are voicing their disapproval on this issue, claiming that the move will further widen the wealth gap in the country.

In the case of disapproval, a written explanation shall be given.

She looked at my clothes with disapproval.

She mellowed somewhat over that first year and even more in the years that followed, but she has not lost her disapproval of rule-breaking.

But without well conceived pay policies, the likely results are low morale, high turnover, and disapproval on the part of funding sources.

He scowled his disapproval (AT me).

He slammed the door to register his disapproval.

Driving off, with Mammy beside him, each was a perfect picture of pouting African disapproval.

With a negative expression, he implied his disapproval to the proposal.

Both the speaker and his speech were drowned out by the disapproval of the crowd.

Faced with a dilemma, the one was my parents' disapproval; the other was his burning heart.

The banking regulatory branch office shall, within 3 months as of the acceptance, make a written decision on approval or disapproval.

A stir of interest passed over the others accompanied by murmurs of disapproval.

Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society.

In case of disapproval, the SAFE shall inform the applicant in writing and give reasons.

At the mere mention of his name she pulled a face, which I took for a sign of disapproval.

He shook his head in disapproval.

Express your disapproval firmly and remove the child from the situation.

It is also the root of our personal sense of justice and our approval or disapproval of people's behavior.

I feel I must register my disapproval of such an z. arrangement.

"They've changed their minds, " Tesla announced with a snort of disapproval.

Of disapproval of your true desires by those closest to you?

The results of an online survey indicate physicians' strong disapproval ofdirect-to-consumerTV advertisement for psychotropic medications.

She studies the faces of her mom and dad looking for signsof approval and disapproval.

They lack wireless licences, but Telecom and Netcom defied regulator disapproval to introduce quasi-mobile services.

Lucy flashed her disapproval of the sarcasm in David's voice, but Tom seemed not to notice .

The writer may reveal his approval or disapproval of something bu carefully selecting and arranging words to create desired effects.

He spoke with disapproval of her behaviour.

The Ministry of Commerce shall make a decision on approval or disapproval within 20 days as of the day it receives the documents.

Censure, condemnation, or disapproval expressed especially by public opinion.

eg The suggestion had been received with frosty disapproval.

Engaging in detached observation which can be misread as dislike or disapproval.

Even in Asia, currently blight-free, planting new rubber trees often means cutting down rainforest, to general disapproval.

She bleated her disapproval of her son's marriage to Amy.

In my opinion, all of the people should be brave enough to show our disapproval and criticism when confronted with .

He gave me a frown of disapproval.

There was a chorus of disapproval at his words.

And any violence or disapproval originates from a human source of misunderstanding, misinformation or simply ignorance.

Across the cyvasse table, the man behind the alabaster army pursed his lips in disapproval. He moved his heavy horse.

The disapproval of my colleagues quenched my enthusiasm for the plan.

When swabs from surfaces reveal stratospheric levels of bacteria, up go howls of disapproval and in comes the industrial cleaning equipment.

Communicate your disapproval: First, try avoiding any colleague who makes you uncomfortable.

Powder cocaine meets with about as much disapproval as steroids.

The effusive praise the professOR heaped on one of the students seemed to imply indifference toward OR disapproval of the rest.

But the same poll found that disapproval of his handling of foreign policy had also gone up by six points, from 22% to 28%.

These actions, which have aroused universal and unreserved disapproval, must nevertheless give us a pause.

It may mean the possibility of getting a negative counter-reaction from others and learning to accept their disapproval.

He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture.

US disapproval of President Bush's job performance has been low for years, in large part due to the grinding war in Iraq.

Beijing's attitude has been described as a Triple No policy: no approval, no disapproval, no promotion.

of the nations approval or disapproval of how the country is being run.

But the Americans and Japanese were delighted that China was willing to make its disapproval so public.

an expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sharp, sibilant sound.

His expression shows great disapproval of my suggestion.

This, generally speaking, is the basis of our disapproval: They knew.

Women will learn how they unknowingly send messages of disapproval instead of disagreement, thus igniting a man's defenses.

Used to express distaste or disapproval.

Newland, who had long shared his wonder, could always detect it in the older man's expression of melancholy disapproval.

All watched him with disapproval.

What he heard shocked him, but he hesitated to express his disapproval .

A new poll shows that disapproval of Congress is at an all-time high.

Unlike the overwhelming disapproval voiced by netizens, insiders were divided on the deal.

In view of the employees'disapproval, the manager will give up the plan.

He spoke with disapproval of your behaviour.

Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval.

Q. Would you give some examples of the most common indicators of approval and disapproval?

He showed disapproval of your proposal.

Finding the line between disapproval, pressure and continued engagement will be hard.

American sports' governing bodies tend to regard all gambling with disapproval.

She underscored her disapproval of the proceedings by walking out.

He spoke with disapproval of your behavior.

She made no secret of her disapproval of what we had done.

This could catapult you right into disapproval and let you move outside your comfort zone quickly.

Also, Lisa develops a crush, Bart gets in trouble and Marge expresses concern and disapproval.

lord gilbey surveyed with equable disapproval the slashing rain , the lowering clouds , the seething summer trees.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.

His brothers had shown their disapproval of him ever since he first went away to school.

The CIRC shall, within 20 days as of accepting the application, make a decision of approval or disapproval.

Disapproval of the Bush administration's performance is higher in Australia than the global average according to the survey.

tell off v. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).

Such events only increased the disapproval of France's princely neighbours.

But even disapproval from the Pope couldn't stand in the way of their love, and Burton's letters frequently drip with passion.

Disapproval of Obama's handling of the conflict is up sharply from last month.

They have survived their families' shock and disapproval and the stares and unwelcome comments of strangers.

By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to cultivate our narcissism without the risk of disapproval or criticism.

The other coalition parties and the opposition roared their disapproval.

is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.

They all succeeded in garnering high levels of disapproval, which meant high levels of approval in my class.

But the ferocity of their initial disapproval suggests that small sweeteners will not persuade creditors to change their minds.

catcall: a harsh or shrill call or whistle expressing derision or disapproval.

If we are not careful, a puritanical pall of disapproval will spread over the economy, vetoing consumption, nixing hope.

Mr. Werb's group is urging its supporters to register disapproval with their Congressional representatives.

Sensing my disapproval, she would turn her head so I wouldn't see her hidden treasure.

Distillers and brewers feign disapproval of binge drinking, but keep producing the stuff, even if there are casualties.

Perceived parent disapproval of adolescent sex.

Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. II.

Despite its government's disapproval, corporate America liked the idea.

President Obama's approval rating is very low. But then again, his disapproval rating is very high, so there's a silver lining.

A milder control stage is disapproval of the actions of others.

The bill met with a disapproval in the Senate.

Criticism: The disapproval of people, not for having faults, but for having faults different from ours.

The strongest voices of disapproval came from outside France.

'If you deserved my friendship, as I'm sure you do, I wouldn't care about other people's disapproval. '

To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.

If you punish failure with disapproval, you diminish risk taking.

A harsh or shrill call or whistle expressing derision or disapproval.

They expressed their disapproval in no uncertain terms.

Yawned his disapproval of the silly venture .

Give to them what they need, and show them not cruelty nor disapproval nor chilliness nor disappointment, but only love.

And she defied international disapproval in 2006 by adopting a young boy from Malawi.

Her whole manner towards me radiated disapproval.

A loud sound expressing disapproval; a raspberry.

Give to them what they need, and show them not cruelty nor disapproval nor coldness nor disappointment, but only love.

He expressed his disapproval of what they had done.

Raise eyebrows To cause surprise or mild disapproval.

Teachers look on such behavior with disapproval.

Leave a place or situation you don't like; show your disapproval by leaving.

To express derision or disapproval of with catcalls.

The countess sniffed her disapproval.

A silence that suggested disapproval.

In any case, Napolitano made his disapproval very clear, and the clause was removed.

Most people not directly engaged in daily work express disapproval when they hear of people working on and off.

They are conflicted between what they really think, and their desire (need) to not risk the disapproval of others.

I noticed a slight frown of disapproval on his face.

A footman appears, his face rigid with disapproval .

The colonel looked at the soldier with disapproval.

"Why would you do that? " I let disapproval color my tone, though I was relieved he hadn't given her an absolute no.

He described the new building in tones of disapproval .

what is the manner of your disapproval of Mr Darcy?

She shook her head in disapproval.

Mr Ozawa was vocal in his disapproval.

I must ask, what is the manner of your disapproval of Mr Darcy?

Early in my career, I didn't know how to handle disapproval, and I bent over backward to keep everyone happy.

He showed his disapproval by raising an eyebrow.

And the disapproval some experience?

The angry crowd howled its disapproval.

She gestured her disapproval.

Make the way you show disapproval fit each child's temperament, age and understanding.

Make the way you show disapproval fit your child's temperament, age and understanding.

A sound uttered to show contempt, scorn, or disapproval.

His disapproval will spell defeat for our plan.

Frankly, the sons' recreational and food habits are not uncommon, and we wouldn'tgo overboard with disapproval.

Jim's aunt curled up lip with his disapproval.

She gave me an, old-fashioned 'look, ie one expressing disapproval.

e. g. He described the new film in tones of disapproval.

Frankly, the sons' recreational and food habits are not uncommon, and we wouldn't go overboard with disapproval.

He frowned his disapproval.

It works both ways. First, we are afraid of disapproval.

In six months, his approval rating has fallen from 63% to 56% while his disapproval rating has nearly doubled, from 20% to 39%.

She pursed up her lips in disapproval.

Disapproval, according to my source, ricocheted throughout the room.

I will hereby fight back the voice of disapproval one by one.

Don't check personal devices during a meeting attended by your boss or anyone else who can make her disapproval your problem.

In case it makes a decision of disapproval, it shall give a written notification to the applicant and make an explanation.

By contrast, self-confident people are willing to face the disapproval of others because they generally trust their own abilities.

People might look at the man with disapproval.

If you choose someone your parents prejudiced against, you have to bewillingtostand upto their disapproval until they get to know him.

She didn't conceal her disapproval of what we had done.

The disapproval rate rose by 16 points, to 51 percent.

The disapproval of my father quenched my enthusiasm for buying the house.

This eminently reasonable measure, which is in operation in most continental countries, met with a chorus of disapproval in our country.

My father's subsequent silence showed his disapproval.

Last year, it expressed disapproval of spy dramas and time-travel shows.

frown: v. bring the eyebrows together (to show disapproval or to express anger)

Writtenuninteresting in features or qualities - used to show disapproval

To be averse to or express disapproval of something:

The AQSIQ shall finish the review within 90 working days and subsequently reach a decision of approval or disapproval;

Object implies the expression of disapproval or distaste:

Object of growing disapproval and restriction, the

Condemn: to express strong disapproval of

How to reply ethical perplexity arouse by patient disapproval after knowing what happened

an emphatic gesture of disapproval;

Copy of Notice of Disapproval of Application