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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

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.