不承知(ふしょうち)

ふしょうち
noun, na-adjective
disapproval; disagreement; dissent
1. disapproval; disagreement; dissent; non-consent
The act of not agreeing to or not accepting a proposal, request, or situation. A formal expression of refusal or objection.
不承知(ふしょうち)のまま話(はなし)が進(すす)んだ。
The discussion proceeded without my consent.
社長(しゃちょう)が不承知(ふしょうち)なので、この計画(けいかく)は実行(じっこう)できない。
The president disapproves, so this plan cannot be carried out.
親(おや)の不承知(ふしょうち)を押(お)し切(き)って結婚(けっこん)した。
They married despite their parents' disapproval.

USAGE:
A formal word. The opposite is 承知(しょうち) (consent, understanding). Can be used as a na-adjective: 不承知(ふしょうち)な.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不承知(ふしょうち)を押(お)し切(き)る (to override disapproval)
  • 不承知(ふしょうち)のまま (without consent)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 不同意(ふどうい): disagreement — more neutral, legal term
  • 反対(はんたい): opposition — stronger, more active disagreement
  • 承知(しょうち): consent, understanding — the positive counterpart
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Added 2026.3.15 9:18
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