How to Pronounce "disapproving"
word
dɪsəˈpɹuvɪŋ
dis-uh-PROO-ving
dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvɪŋ
dis-uh-PROOV-ing
Definition
Showing that you do not approve of someone or something, often through looks, words, or tone. It means you express a judgment that something is not good or acceptable.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsəˈpɹuvɪŋ
British English
dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-PROO-ving
UK
dis-uh-PROOV-ing
Listen in Context
She gave him a disapproving look.
His mother sounded disapproving when he told her the news.
The teacher gave a disapproving shake of her head.
My boss gave me a disapproving glare when I arrived late.