- present participle of disapprove.
disapproving
Example Sentences
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Note: Net approval is share approving minus disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026
When questioned, he claimed to be a US official before leaving to disapproving looks from locals, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
What we call "fussiness" with a disapproving tone, is often anxiety and sensitivity, says consultant counselling psychologist Dr Ritika Suk Birah.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
He gives his head a disapproving shake, causing his orange corkscrew curls to bounce around.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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