"General disapproval" means that most people have a negative opinion or do not approve of something. It is a widespread feeling of disapproval towards a particular thing or action. Full definition
Columnist Ed Griffin - Nolan wrote that Shelley expressed general disapproval for the practice of racial profiling, but seemed to contradict himself. (syracuse.com)
Pepper wanders the woods until general disapproval forces Ada to send her to school. (bookbrowse.com)
Thus, if it is apparent that here homosexual acts are not singled out for special condemnation, it could also be argued that there was general disapproval. (religion-online.org)