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Disapprobatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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disapprobatory

 

[ dɪsəˈprəʊbət(ə)ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a disapproving manner

Expressing or showing disapproval; conveying a negative judgment or criticism.

Synonyms

condemning, critical, disapproving.

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Word Description / Examples
disapprobatory

Used in formal or literary contexts to express strong disapproval or moral discontent.

  • His disapprobatory stance on the issue was clear from his stern expression.
  • The council issued a disapprobatory statement condemning the actions of the officials.
disapproving

Used in general situations to express disapproval or a negative opinion about something.

  • She gave him a disapproving look when he told the inappropriate joke.
  • His parents were disapproving of his decision to drop out of college.
critical

Used when expressing disapproval or pointing out faults, often in a thoughtful or analytical manner.

  • The reviewer was critical of the movie's plot and character development.
  • He gave a critical assessment of the policy's potential impact.
condemning

Used when expressing strong disapproval or denouncing something, often in moral or legal contexts.

  • The community was unified in condemning the act of vandalism.
  • She wrote an article condemning the unethical practices of the company.

Examples of usage

  • He gave her a disapprobatory look when she arrived late to the meeting.
  • The teacher's disapprobatory tone made the students feel guilty about their behavior.
  • Her disapprobatory comments only served to worsen the situation.
  • The disapprobatory remarks from the audience made the speaker uncomfortable.
  • The disapprobatory glances from his parents made him rethink his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "disapprobatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaprovador

🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित

🇩🇪 missbilligend

🇮🇩 tidak setuju

🇺🇦 несхвальний

🇵🇱 dezaprobujący

🇯🇵 非難の

🇫🇷 désapprobateur

🇪🇸 desaprobador

🇹🇷 onaylamayan

🇰🇷 불찬성의

🇸🇦 رافض

🇨🇿 nesouhlasný

🇸🇰 nesúhlasný

🇨🇳 不赞成的

🇸🇮 neodobravanje

🇮🇸 andmælandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттандырмайтын

🇬🇪 გაუმართლებელი

🇦🇿 təsdiqləməyən

🇲🇽 desaprobador

Etymology

The word 'disapprobatory' originated from the combination of 'dis-' (indicating negation or reversal) and 'approbatory' (expressing approval or praise). It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century, evolving from the Latin word 'disapprobare.' Over time, 'disapprobatory' has been used to describe a manner or expression that conveys disapproval or criticism.