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Disapprovingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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disapprovingly

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing disapproval

In a disapproving manner; showing or feeling disapproval.

Synonyms

disapproving, disapproving manner, displeasedly.

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Word Description / Examples
disapprovingly

Used to describe someone's action when showing disapproval non-verbally, often through facial expressions or tone of voice.

  • She looked at him disapprovingly when he started talking loudly in the library
disapproving

Generally used to describe an attitude or opinion that does not support or agree with something. It often reflects a moral judgment.

  • Her parents were disapproving of her decision to drop out of college
displeasedly

Used to describe how someone shows annoyance or dissatisfaction. It carries a slightly more annoyed tone than 'disapprovingly'.

  • He sighed displeasedly when he realized he had to work late again
disapproving manner

Used to describe the way someone behaves, indicating that they do not approve of something. This can encompass various gestures, looks, and tones.

  • The teacher spoke in a disapproving manner when she saw the student cheating on the test

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him disapprovingly.
  • The teacher shook her head disapprovingly.
  • He spoke disapprovingly of her actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "disapprovingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaprovadoramente

🇮🇳 नापसंदगी से

🇩🇪 missbilligend

🇮🇩 dengan tidak setuju

🇺🇦 невдоволено

🇵🇱 z dezaprobatą

🇯🇵 非難するように

🇫🇷 désapprobateur

🇪🇸 desaprobadoramente

🇹🇷 onaylamaz şekilde

🇰🇷 못마땅하게

🇸🇦 بازدراء

🇨🇿 nesouhlasně

🇸🇰 nesúhlasne

🇨🇳 不赞成地

🇸🇮 neodobravajoče

🇮🇸 með vanþóknun

🇰🇿 наразы

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილოდ

🇦🇿 narazılıqla

🇲🇽 desaprobadoramente

Etymology

The adverb 'disapprovingly' is derived from the verb 'disapprove', which dates back to the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation, while 'approve' comes from the Latin word 'approbare', meaning 'to approve'. Over time, the adverb 'disapprovingly' has become commonly used in English to express disapproval or criticism towards someone or something.

See also: approval, approved, approver, approving, approvingly, disapproval, disapprove, disapproved, disapproving, unapproved.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,254 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.