Disapprove

Word DISAPPROVE
Character 10
Hyphenation dis ap prove
Pronunciations /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/

Definitions and meanings of "Disapprove"

What do we mean by disapprove?

To have an unfavorable opinion of; condemn. intransitive verb

To refuse to approve; reject. intransitive verb

To have an unfavorable opinion. intransitive verb

To regard with disfavor; think wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion or judgment: now generally followed by of: as, to disapprove of dancing, or of late hours.

To withhold approval from; reject as not approved of; decline to sanction: as, the court disapproved the verdict.

To express or feel disapprobation.

To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure. transitive verb

To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline to sanction. transitive verb

To condemn; consider wrong or inappropriate. verb

To refuse to approve; reject. verb

To have or express an unfavorable opinion. verb

Deem wrong or inappropriate verb

Consider bad or wrong verb

To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

To refuse to approve; reject.

To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Disapprove

The word "disapprove" in example sentences

According to the Quinnipiac poll, Americans by an 18-point margin disapprove of the job President Barack Obama's doing on health care. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And yet, does Sunstein disapprove of the snitch program instituted by the White House asking supporters to report “fishy” arguments against health care reform to flag@whitehouse. gov? ❋ Unknown (2009)

But to approve of X is to think or feel that X is good or right: to disapprove is to think or feel that it is bad or wrong. ❋ Pigden, Charles (2007)

Mozilla has submitted its browser which isn't a browser for disapproval by the App Store team, though hopefully they won't -- disapprove, that is. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Gallup has also shown a narrowing of his approve/disapprove, which is the lowest today it has been in months (though it is still a very healthy net +31%). ❋ Unknown (2009)

In addition, 45% approve of Obama's handling of health care, while 46% disapprove, which is up from his 41%-47% score last month. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Without refining the "disapprove" group into WHY they disapprove, this is political posturing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now, Senator Lisa Murkowski and 41 cosponsors have proposed that Congress "disapprove" the legal finding that carbon emissions are a danger to health. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So I'm guessing the GQ staff might have voted "disapprove" in the approval poll. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This could result in a drop in Obama's disapproval numbers over the month, although at this point most of them will likely move from "disapprove" to "undecided," at best. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Of course he told them he needed the flexibility to publicly "disapprove" if things got heated, but he told them he wouldn't veto a payraise. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This results in a 33% approval rating, but lumps too hot with too cold, which are diametrically opposed results thrown into the same 66% "disapprove" group. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Judging by the other polls like arg that as a binary question, apparently respondents who would otherwise "somewhat approve" instead opt for "disapprove". ❋ Unknown (2009)

The dominant central figure will often "disapprove" of the person or relationship therefore placing the man or woman in the position of "Do I date and marry who I want and risk losing my family's approval and support?" ❋ Unknown (2009)

But in a complicated world, where lots of people "disapprove" of other people's beliefs and lives, or race and religion, we can't allow our ability to have a job or a home, or get medical care or a marriage license, turn on whether our boss, landlord, doctor, or government clerk likes us. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When I contacted a Democratic representative of my county's Board of Election, I was told that even if they stated to me directly that they are switching allegiance to vote a lesser candidate into the party's nomination, I could not "disapprove" this action. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If Congress disagrees with the President's certification, Congress would have 60 days to "disapprove" of the Presidential certification resulting in a cutoff of funds for the Iraqi government. ❋ Ann Althouse (2007)

Could it be 2 out of 3 China Times subscribers who "disapprove"? ❋ Michael Turton (2006)

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