disapprove
word
Definition
To think that something is wrong or not acceptable; to not agree with or support an action or idea.
Usage & Nuances
'Disapprove' is more formal than simply 'not like'; it often implies moral or social judgment. Common pattern: 'disapprove of (something)'. Used for opinions, not permissions. Don't confuse with 'disprove' (to show something is false).
Spanish: desaprobar - no estar de acuerdoPortuguese (BR): desaprovar - não concordarPortuguese (PT): desaprovar - não concordarChinese (Simplified): 不赞成 - 不同意Chinese (Traditional): 不贊成 - 不同意Hindi: अस्वीकार करना - नापसंद करनाArabic: لا يوافق - يستنكرBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট হওয়া - অনুমোদন না করাRussian: не одобрятьJapanese: 賛成しない - 批判するVietnamese: không tán thành - phản đốiKorean: 반대하다 - 못마땅해하다Turkish: onaylamamak - uygun görmemekUrdu: نامناسب سمجھنا - ناپسند کرناIndonesian: tidak menyetujui - tidak merestui
Example Sentences
Many people disapprove of smoking in public places.
basic
She didn't say anything, but I could tell she disapproved of my decision.
natural
You don't have to agree, but please don't openly disapprove in front of everyone.
natural
Our boss tends to quietly disapprove rather than criticize directly.
natural
My parents disapprove of loud music at night.
basic
I disapprove of cheating on tests.
basic