- past tense form of disapprove.
- past participle of disapprove.
disapproved
Example Sentences
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Even so, Zaslav’s package failed to win shareholder support; 84% of those who voted in June disapproved, following a similar rejection a year before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
In the survey, 60% of respondents disapproved of the military strikes on Iran, while 35% approved.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
The meeting was a first step by Cahillane to get Kraft Heinz back on track with Berkshire—an original architect of the company that now disapproved of its direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
My father disapproved of him from the beginning.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
