Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Disapproval'

English Word: Disapproval

Key Russian Translations:

• неодобрение [nʲɪədɐˈbrʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• осуждение [ɐsʊʐˈdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Stronger Negative Connotation]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

неодобрение: [nʲɪədɐˈbrʲenʲɪjə]

Note on неодобрение: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "е" sounds like "ye" in "yes."

осуждение: [ɐsʊʐˈdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on осуждение: Stress on the third syllable. The "ж" is a voiced "zh" sound, like in "measure."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. General Disapproval (Lack of Approval)

Translation(s) & Context:

• неодобрение - Used for expressing mild to moderate disapproval in various contexts, both formal and informal.

Usage Examples:

• Его тон выражал явное неодобрение.

  His tone expressed clear disapproval.

• Она посмотрела на меня с неодобрением.

  She looked at me with disapproval.

• Многие высказали неодобрение по поводу этого решения.

  Many expressed disapproval regarding this decision.

2. Strong Disapproval or Condemnation

Translation(s) & Context:

• осуждение - Used in more serious or formal contexts to imply judgment or condemnation.

Usage Examples:

• Его поступок вызвал всеобщее осуждение.

  His action caused widespread disapproval (condemnation).

• Общество выразило осуждение таких методов.

  Society expressed disapproval of such methods.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

неодобрение (Neuter Noun): Follows the standard neuter noun declension pattern in Russian.

Case	Singular
Nominative	неодобрение
Genitive	неодобрения
Dative	неодобрению
Accusative	неодобрение
Instrumental	неодобрением
Prepositional	о неодобрении

осуждение (Neuter Noun): Follows a similar neuter noun declension pattern.

Case	Singular
Nominative	осуждение
Genitive	осуждения
Dative	осуждению
Accusative	осуждение
Instrumental	осуждением
Prepositional	об осуждении

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for неодобрение:

• неприязнь (dislike)
• неприятие (rejection)

Note: "неприязнь" often implies a personal dislike, while "неприятие" can be more ideological.

Synonyms for осуждение:

• порицание (censure)
• критика (criticism)

Antonyms:

• одобрение (approval)
• похвала (praise)

Related Phrases:

• выражать неодобрение - to express disapproval
• смотреть с неодобрением - to look with disapproval
• вызвать осуждение - to provoke disapproval (condemnation)

Usage Notes:

• "неодобрение" is the more general and versatile term for "disapproval," suitable for most contexts, whether formal or informal.
• "осуждение" carries a stronger sense of judgment or moral disapproval and is often used in formal or serious discussions.
• Choose "осуждение" when the context involves ethical or societal criticism; use "неодобрение" for personal or mild disagreement.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "осуждение" in casual contexts where "неодобрение" would be more appropriate. For example, saying "Я выразил осуждение его выбору одежды" sounds overly harsh and formal.

  Correct Usage: "Я выразил неодобрение его выбору одежды" (I expressed disapproval of his choice of clothing).

• Error: Mispronouncing "неодобрение" by stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., first syllable instead of third).

  Correct Pronunciation: Stress on "бре" - [nʲɪədɐˈbrʲenʲɪjə].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing disapproval (especially with "осуждение") can carry significant weight, often implying a moral or ethical judgment. Russians may use indirect language or non-verbal cues (like facial expressions) to convey "неодобрение" in less formal settings to avoid confrontation.

Related Concepts:

• критика (criticism)
• порицание (censure)
• неприязнь (dislike)