(ふしょうち)

ふしょうち
noun, na-adjective
disapproval; disagreement; dissent
formalabstract
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)まま(はなし)(すす)んだ
The discussion proceeded without my consent.
The president disapproves, so this plan cannot be carried out.
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

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