Words For Disapproval

noun the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

verb to regard or treat with haughty contempt; to scorn

• She looked at him with disdain as he made another inappropriate comment.
• I can't believe she said that with such disdain in her voice.
• He gave me a look of pure disdain when I suggested going to that restaurant.
• The artist's disdain for traditional techniques was evident in her abstract paintings.

adjective showing contempt or lack of respect

• The professor looked disdainful as he watched the students chatting during the lecture.
• She gave a disdainful look to the person who cut in line at the grocery store.
• The popular girl at school always acts disdainful towards anyone she considers beneath her.
• His disdainful attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.

noun a brickbat - a piece of brick used as a weapon or for throwing

verb hurl - to throw with force or violence

• The politician decided to hurl a brickbat at his opponent during the debate.
• I can't believe she actually hurled a brickbat at him during the argument!
• She was so angry that she just hurled a brickbat at him out of nowhere.
• Instead of hurling a brickbat, try to have a civil conversation to resolve the issue.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'scathing' means severely critical or harsh.

• The critic wrote a scathing review of the new play, calling it unoriginal and poorly executed.
• I couldn't believe how scathing my friend's comments were about the movie we watched last night.
• The teacher's scathing remarks about my presentation really hurt my feelings.
• Her scathing wit cut through the tension in the room like a knife.

noun a sound or utterance expressing disapproval, indignation, or scorn

verb to clear the throat noisily in a pompous way

• The professor let out a harrumph before beginning his lecture.
• When I told him I was running late, he just harrumphed and walked away.
• She gave a dramatic harrumph when she found out she didn't get the job.
• The old man's harrumph was a clear sign of his disapproval.