disapproving

• Описывает человека или вещь, которые выражают или проявляют негативное мнение или суждение.

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.

   Неодобрительный

   • 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.

   Synonymscensoriouscondemnatorycriticaldeprecatorydisparagingnegativereproachfulunfavorable

   Antonymsappreciativefavorable

• Глагол, используемый для выражения неодобрительного мнения о чём-либо или ком-либо.

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.

   Не одобрять

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

   Synonymscondemncriticizedenouncedeploredeprecatediscountenancedisfavordisparagefrown onobject

   Antonymsapprovecommendendorsepraisesanction

2. Refuse to acceptB2formal

   To officially reject or refuse to approve something.

   Отклонить

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

   Synonymsdeclinedisallowrefuserejectturn downveto

   Antonymsacceptapproveendorseratifysanction