"Public disapproval" refers to the negative opinions or criticism expressed by a large number of people towards something or someone. It means that the majority of the public does not approve or agree with a particular action, behavior, or decision.
Sentences with «public disapproval»
In between lie the «conservatives,» who combine private tolerance of homosexuals with public disapproval of homosexuality; and the «liberals,» who speak a language of victimhood and look to the state to enforce private tolerance. (firstthings.com)
The law which was to take effect July 1, 2017, was suspended to enable the Transport Ministry to hold stakeholder engagements, following the massive public disapproval it received. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
Low - intensity conflict [LIC], by definition, is that amount of murder, mutilation, torture, rape, and savagery that is sustainable without triggering widespread public disapproval at home. (religion-online.org)