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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid of disapproval" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing a fear or concern about being judged negatively by others.
Example: "She often hesitates to share her ideas in meetings because she is afraid of disapproval from her colleagues."
Alternatives: "fearful of criticism" or "worried about judgment".
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There are people too afraid of disapproval to venture out for a job interview, a date or even a meal in public.
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I was afraid of his disapproval and too proud for advice.
When she ignores the come-ons of black men, she finds herself "menacingly called 'sister,' a word often used to extract behavioral concessions from someone you hope will be too afraid of group disapproval not to back down".
This version of the novel differed greatly from Crane's original manuscript; the deletions were thought by some scholars to be due to demands by an Appleton employee who was afraid of public disapproval of the novel's content.
"You're afraid of the disapproval or the criticism, [which] would represent an injury of your... sense of self, which is the ego".
Some patients stop taking their medication, and, afraid of the disapproval of clinic staff, present themselves as new patients at another clinic.
Humphrey was also afraid of Johnson's disapproval.
Why am I SO afraid of society's disapproval?
The most common criticism is that subjects tend to overestimate their degree of adherence, either to please the interviewer or because they are afraid of his or her disapproval [ 34].
I was afraid of exposing myself and of others' disapproval.
"If the President's so proud of this deal, he shouldn't be afraid," said McConnell, suggesting that Democrats should allow a majority vote on the resolution of disapproval.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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