disapproving
- present participle of disapprove.
- a word derived from disapprove.
Example Sentences
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But to Gino the revered patriarch was distant and disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Worryingly for Lula, the Datafolha poll showed 51 percent of voters disapproving of his performance.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The poll found that 48% of California registered voters say they approve of the job Newsom is doing, with the same share disapproving of his performance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
“But the Academy—” I said, my words cut off sharply by Elliot’s elbow in my ribs and Callaway’s disapproving look.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
