disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv 
disapproved; disapproving; disapproves
: to feel or express disapproval
disapprover
noun
Examples of disapprove in a Sentence
She married him even though her parents disapproved.
The treaty was disapproved by the Senate.
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That was up from a net approval rating of +2 points in early May, when 46 percent approved and 44 percent disapproved.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The poll of 907 Massachusetts residents, conducted through an online survey, found 49% approved of Healey’s job performance, 45% disapproved, and 6% were neutral or unsure.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Polls say the world’s richest man is widely unpopular with American voters, who disapprove of his harsh budget cuts, including dismantling entire federal agencies that were funded by Congress.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
YouGov poll 43% approve 51% disapprove The survey of 1,710 U.S. adults was conducted May 16-20 and has a margin of error of ±3.2 percentage points.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The poll of 907 Massachusetts residents, conducted through an online survey, found 49% approved of Healey’s job performance, 45% disapproved, and 6% were neutral or unsure.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Polls say the world’s richest man is widely unpopular with American voters, who disapprove of his harsh budget cuts, including dismantling entire federal agencies that were funded by Congress.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
YouGov poll 43% approve 51% disapprove The survey of 1,710 U.S. adults was conducted May 16-20 and has a margin of error of ±3.2 percentage points.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for disapprove
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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disapprove
verb
dis·ap·prove
ˌdis-ə-ˈprüv
1
: to dislike or be against someone or something
disapproved the child's conduct
disapproves of smoking
2
: to refuse to give approval to : reject
disapproved the architect's plans
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