Disapprobatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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disapprobatory
[ dɪsəˈprəʊbət(ə)ri ]
in a disapproving manner
Expressing or showing disapproval; conveying a negative judgment or criticism.
Synonyms
condemning, critical, disapproving
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
Word origin
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.