adjective
- 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.