disapproving

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die eine ablehnende oder negative Meinung ausdrückt oder erkennen lässt.

Describes a person or thing that expresses or shows a negative opinion or judgment.

1. Expressing or showing disapprovalB2formal

   Showing that you think someone or something is wrong, bad, or unacceptable.

   Missbilligend

   • She gave him a disapproving look when he interrupted.
   • The teacher's tone was disapproving after the student's rude comment.
   • His parents were disapproving of his decision to drop out of college.

   Synonymecensoriouscondemnatorycriticaldeprecatorydisparagingnegativereproachfulunfavorable

   Antonymeappreciativefavorable

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas ablehnt oder eine negative Meinung über etwas oder jemanden hat. Es bedeutet, etwas nicht gutzuheißen oder zu missbilligen.

A verb used to express the act of having or expressing an unfavorable opinion about something or someone.

1. Express negative opinionB1formal

   To have or express an unfavorable opinion about something or someone.

   Missbilligen

   • Her parents disapproved of her choice of career.
   • The committee disapproved the proposed budget.
   • Many people disapprove of smoking in public places.

   Synonymecondemncriticizedenouncedeploredeprecatediscountenancedisfavordisparagefrown onobject

   Antonymeapprovecommendendorsepraisesanction

2. Refuse to acceptB2formal

   To officially reject or refuse to approve something.

   Ablehnung

   • The board disapproved the merger plan.
   • The application was disapproved due to missing documents.
   • The judge disapproved the motion for a new trial.

   Synonymedeclinedisallowrefuserejectturn downveto

   Antonymeacceptapproveendorseratifysanction