Words Of Disapproval

adjective expressing strong disapproval; censorious

• The judge's condemnatory remarks made it clear that he did not tolerate any form of misconduct in his courtroom.
• Her condemnatory tone towards her co-worker was quite harsh.
• I can't believe how condemnatory she was about the situation.
• The artist's painting was a condemnatory depiction of society's flaws.

verb to publicly declare to be wrong or evil; to condemn openly

• The government officials decided to denounce the recent acts of violence.
• I heard Sarah denounce her ex-boyfriend in front of everyone.
• I can't believe she denounce her own sister like that!
• The artist's latest painting seems to denounce societal norms.

verb to feel or express strong disapproval of something

• I must deplore the lack of transparency in this organization.
• I really deplore the way he treats his employees.
• I totally deplore the way she ghosted him.
• As an art lover, I deplore the destruction of such beautiful paintings.

noun the state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike

• The company's decision to cut employee benefits fell into disfavor among the staff.
• The new dress code is really in disfavor with the team.
• His behavior definitely put him in the disfavor of the boss.
• The artist's controversial painting was met with disfavor by the critics.

noun a feeling of distaste or aversion

verb to have a strong feeling of aversion or disapproval towards something

• I have a strong dislike for the new company policy.
• I really dislike the taste of mushrooms.
• I can't stand that show, I totally dislike it.
• She has a dislike for early mornings, preferring to sleep in instead.

adjective describing someone or something that does not approve or show disapproval

• The committee members were unapproving of the proposed budget cuts.
• My parents were unapproving of my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
• She gave me an unapproving look when I told her I forgot to do my homework.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed unapproving of our picnic plans.

noun a noun phrase used to describe something that is outside the bounds of acceptable behavior or standards

preposition a preposition indicating the location or position of something in relation to a boundary or limit

• His behavior at the company dinner was beyond the pale and completely unacceptable.
• I can't believe she said that, it's just beyond the pale.
• The way he treated her was beyond the pale, like who does that?
• The level of corruption in that government is beyond the pale, it's truly shocking.