Disapproving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disapproving is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of disapprove.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of disapprove.
More Meanings
- Expressing or conveying disapproval.
Example Sentences
The word "lazy", when used to describe a person's unwillingness to work, is a disapproving word.
Synonyms for disapproving
Depending on context, synonyms include censorious, disapprobatory, reprehensory, condemnatory, condemning, damnatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unfavorable, unfavourable, condemning, denouncing, disapprobatory, dismissive.
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