Disapproving: meaning, definitions and examples

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disapproving

[ ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.