thumbs-down
Americannoun
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an act or instance of dissent, disapproval, etc.
Etymology
Origin of thumbs-down
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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If a product - say Viennese-style sausages from Kostelecké uzeniny or sliced bread from Penam - belongs to an Agrofert company, a thumbs-down symbol appears.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
I remain in the thumbs-down camp concerning the prequels, by the way; instead of rehashing the same quibbles, I’ll simply direct you to Charles Taylor’s 1999 review for Salon.
From Salon • May 25, 2024
One of the most significant tweaks to Memegen will be the removal of a virtual thumbs-down.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024
Emmer had a big handicap — former President Trump had telegraphed his thumbs-down.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023
I pair an over-the-top smile with a thumbs-up, before turning it into a thumbs-down and shaking my head, the smile slipping off my face.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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