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Disapproval

adj.

disgruntled

Meaning: upset, not content

Usage: The child believed that his parents had unjustly grounded him, and remained disgruntled for a week.

n.

disrepute

Meaning: a state of being held in low regard

Usage: The officer fell into disrepute after it was learned that he had disobeyed the orders he had given to his own soldiers.

adj.

adverse

Meaning: antagonistic, unfavorable, dangerous

Usage: Because of adverse conditions, the hikers decided to give up trying to climb the mountain.

adj.

appalling

Meaning: inspiring shock, horror, disgust

Usage: The appalling condition of the locker room shocked the visiting team.

adj.

egregious

Meaning: extremely bad

Usage: The student who threw sloppy joes across the cafeteria was punished for his egregious behavior.

n.

indignation

Meaning: anger sparked by something unjust or unfair

Usage: I resigned from the sorority because of my indignation at its hazing of new members.