adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of disapprove form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Expressing or conveying disapproval.

   "The word "lazy", when used to describe a person's unwillingness to work, is a disapproving word."

Adjective

1. 1
   expressing or manifesting disapproval wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

condeprecativedestructivedisappointeddisapprobatorydiscontented

Antonyms

All antonyms

approbativefavourable

Example

More examples

"She threw a disapproving glance at me."

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