disapproved
- past participle of disapprove.
- past tense form of disapprove.
Example Sentences
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The King warned, in a message recorded at Balmoral earlier this month, that his mother would have disapproved of the current state of the world.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, which was taken before the court ruling, found that 57% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s managing of the economy, and 64% disapproved of his handling of tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
A Wall Street Journal poll found 58% of voters under 30 disapproved of the job Trump is doing as president.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Among self-described independents, 50% approved, 26% disapproved and 23% were not sure.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2025
Eunjoo loved the church and wanted to go every week, but their mother disapproved.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
