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viewed with disapproval
[vjuːd wɪð dɪsəˈpruːvəl]
verb phrase
visto com desaprovação
1.
regarded or considered negatively; judged as unacceptable or wrong by others
Smoking in public places is now viewed with disapproval by most people.
Fumar em locais públicos é agora visto com desaprovação pela maioria das pessoas.
2.
subjected to criticism or judgment for being improper or undesirable
His behavior was viewed with disapproval by the entire community.
Seu comportamento era visto com desaprovação por toda a comunidade.
Synonyms
frowned upon
looked down upon
regarded unfavorably
condemned
criticized
disapproved of
Antonyms
viewed with approval
praised
commended
approved of
regarded favorably
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
visto com desaprovação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
visto com reprovação
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
visto com desaprovação
Standard formal usage
Portugal
visto com desaprovação
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
frowned upon
looked down one's nose at
not look kindly on something
raise an eyebrow at
thumb one's nose at
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