1. showing or expressing criticism or lack of approval

Examples

• She gave him a disapproving look when he arrived late.
• The teacher’s disapproving tone made the students uncomfortable.
• His parents were disapproving of his career choice.
• The disapproving crowd booed the referee’s decision.
• She shook her head in a disapproving manner.
• The disapproving comments hurt his feelings.
• Her disapproving glance silenced the chattering children.