1. to have or express an unfavorable opinion of something; to consider something wrong or bad

Examples

• My parents disapprove of my choice to drop out of college.
• The teacher disapproved of the students’ behavior during the assembly.
• Many voters disapprove of the new tax policy.
• She strongly disapproves of smoking in public places.
• The board will likely disapprove the proposed budget cuts.
• His grandmother disapproved when he got a tattoo.
• The committee disapproved the research proposal due to ethical concerns.