take a dim view of

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.

Japanese Meaning

嫌悪する / 懐疑的な目で見る / 否定的に捉える

Many teachers take a dim view of students using phones during class.

多くの教師は授業中に学生が携帯電話を使うことを好ましく思っていない。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.

Philip takes a dim view of people calling him "Flip".

takes a dim view of

（ present singular third-person ）

taking a dim view of

（ participle present ）

took a dim view of

（ past ）

taken a dim view of

（ participle past ）