CEFR B1

disapproving

adjective

Meaning

Showing that you think something is bad or wrong.

Examples

She cast a disapproving glance at his messy room.
His parents were disapproving of his choice of friends.

Synonyms: critical, judgmental, condescending, scornful

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disapproving (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vɪŋ/

Definition

Showing that you think something is bad or wrong.

Examples

She cast a disapproving glance at his messy room.
His parents were disapproving of his choice of friends.
The audience's disapproving murmurs could be heard throughout the theater.

How to Use disapproving

disapproving of (prepositional phrase): To not approve of something or someone. — "Many people are disapproving of the new policy."

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