disapproved Definition
- 1to have a negative opinion of something or someone
- 2to express an unfavorable judgment
Using disapproved: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disapproved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.
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The committee disapproved the proposal due to lack of evidence.
Example
I disapprove of his behavior towards his colleagues.
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The teacher disapproved of the student's tardiness.
disapproved Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with disapproved
look down on
to think that someone or something is not good enough or is inferior
Example
She looked down on him for his lack of education.
frown upon
to disapprove of something strongly and often publicly
Example
The company frowns upon employees who come to work late.
take a dim view of
to disapprove of something or someone
Example
The boss takes a dim view of employees who waste time at work.
Summary: disapproved in Brief
To 'disapprove' [ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd] means to have a negative opinion of something or someone, often expressed as an unfavorable judgment. It can be used in various contexts, such as parental disapproval of a child's decision or a committee disapproving a proposal. Synonyms include 'condemn,' 'denounce,' and 'censure.' Phrases like 'look down on' and 'frown upon' also convey disapproval.
