"Widespread disapproval" means that a lot of people or a large group of people strongly dislike or disagree with something.
Sentences with «widespread disapproval»
Florida's initial submission of its draft state plan to US ED was met with widespread disapproval from civil rights advocates and some federal legislators. (partnersforeachandeverychild.org)
The authors — who earned widespread disapproval among Internet users last year when they spammed thousands of newsgroups (Technology, 9 July 1994)-- suggest it as an effective method of advertising. (newscientist.com)
July 31, 2014 • Foreign policy was once a strong suit for President Obama, but polls now show widespread disapproval of his handling of foreign affairs. (npr.org)