Disapproves Meaning in English
word · lemma: disapprove
dɪsəˈpɹuvz
dis-uh-PROOVZ
dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvz
dis-uh-PROOVZ
Definition
To think that something or someone is bad or wrong, and to express a negative opinion about it.
Usage & Nuances
'Disapprove' is formal and often used when talking about moral or personal opinions. Typically followed by 'of' (e.g., 'disapproves of smoking'). It is the opposite of 'approve'. Avoid using 'disapprove' for things like grades or performance (use 'fail' or 'criticize' instead).
Spanish: desapruebaPortuguese (BR): desaprovaPortuguese (PT): desaprovaChinese (Simplified): 不赞成Chinese (Traditional): 不贊成Hindi: अस्वीकृत करता हैArabic: لا يوافقBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট হওয়া - নিন্দা করাRussian: не одобряетJapanese: 賛成しない - 良く思わないVietnamese: không tán thànhKorean: 반대하다 - 못마땅해하다Turkish: onaylamamakUrdu: ناپسند کرنا - ناپسندیدگی ظاہر کرناIndonesian: tidak menyetujui
Example Sentences
She disapproves of junk food.
basic
My father disapproves of my new haircut.
basic
The teacher disapproves of cheating.
basic
He never criticizes directly, but you can tell he disapproves.
natural
My boss disapproves even when I arrive just five minutes late.
natural
She disapproves of how we spend our money, but she never says anything.
natural