Disapproving: meaning, definitions and examples
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disapproving
[ ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ ]
expressing negative judgment
Showing or expressing disapproval; conveying a negative opinion or judgment.
Synonyms
condemning, critical, disapprobatory, negative, unfavorable
Examples of usage
- Her disapproving glare made him feel guilty.
- I could sense the disapproving tone in her voice.
- The disapproving looks from the audience made him nervous.
- His parents' disapproving attitude towards his career choice was evident.
- She received a disapproving response to her proposal.
expressing disapproval
To express or feel disapproval or dissatisfaction towards something or someone.
Synonyms
censure, condemn, object, rebuke, reprove
Examples of usage
- She disapproved of his behavior at the party.
- He disapproves of the new policy changes.
- They disapproved the use of chemicals in the production process.
- The committee disapproved the budget proposal.
- My parents disapprove of my relationship.
Translations
Translations of the word "disapproving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desaprovador
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक
🇩🇪 missbilligend
🇮🇩 tidak setuju
🇺🇦 несхвальний
🇵🇱 nieaprobujący
🇯🇵 非難する
🇫🇷 désapprobateur
🇪🇸 desaprobador
🇹🇷 onaylamayan
🇰🇷 비난하는
🇸🇦 مستنكر
🇨🇿 neschvalující
🇸🇰 neschvaľujúci
🇨🇳 不赞成的
🇸🇮 neodobravajoč
🇮🇸 ósamþykkt
🇰🇿 құптамайтын
🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილო
🇦🇿 naraht
🇲🇽 desaprobatorio
Etymology
The word 'disapproving' is derived from the verb 'disapprove,' which dates back to the early 16th century. It combines the prefix 'dis-' (indicating negation) with the word 'approve,' ultimately stemming from the Latin 'approbare,' meaning 'to prove, approve.' Over time, 'disapproving' has come to be commonly used to express negative judgment or dissatisfaction in various contexts.
See also: approval, approved, approver, approving, approvingly, disapproval, disapprove, disapproved, disapprovingly, unapproved.