Why did I think the word "approbation" was a negative thing?

[MrCoffee]

approbation – noun
1. approval; commendation.
2. official approval or sanction.
3. Obsolete. conclusive proof.


I always thought approbation was synonymous with condemnation, scorn, disapproval. Turns out I was exactly wrong.

[TZ]

1. Maybe cause part of the word is probation which has negative connotations?

:shrug:

[Dr. Strange]

2. I approbate this thread.

:thumbsup:

[SteppingRazor]

3. It does kinda sound negative, but if you just remember appro-bation and appro-val...

you'll be fine. :)

[seaker]

4. Typically prefaced with the prefix 'non'

[MajorChode]

5. I used to think couscous was a sex thing

[rug]

6. I read your post with opprobrium.

[Xipe Totec]

7. Because is sounds a lot like opprobrium

Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

[tigereye]

8. that's it! I was trying to think of that word, and it just wasn't there!