disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
Examples of disapprove in a Sentence
She married him even though her parents disapproved.
The treaty was disapproved by the Senate.
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The poll also showed a low favorably rating for the president's handling of the economy, with 60% disapproving.
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Goldman Sachs has increased the odds that the U.S. could slide into a recession within the next 12 months.
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Throughout Tangerines, the couple's love is tested by natural disasters, disapproving parents, economic setbacks, and political strife.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the margin of victory is not typical of the district, which Waltz and Trump won by over 30 points in November, Republicans say their win effectively shuts down Democrats’ argument that voters disapprove of Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Negative opinions are also stronger than positive opinions — about 4 in 10 U.S. adults strongly disapprove of Trump’s job performance, while about 2 in 10 strongly approve.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Throughout Tangerines, the couple's love is tested by natural disasters, disapproving parents, economic setbacks, and political strife.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even though the margin of victory is not typical of the district, which Waltz and Trump won by over 30 points in November, Republicans say their win effectively shuts down Democrats’ argument that voters disapprove of Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Negative opinions are also stronger than positive opinions — about 4 in 10 U.S. adults strongly disapprove of Trump’s job performance, while about 2 in 10 strongly approve.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disapprove
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv
1
: to dislike or be against someone or something
disapproved the child's conduct
disapproves of smoking
2
: to refuse to give approval to : reject
disapproved the architect's plans
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