- present participle of disapprove.
disapproving
Example Sentences
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They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
Tenor Glenn Seven Allen was a solid Guillot; Justin Lee Miller’s rolling bass supplied richness as the Count Des Grieux, the Chevalier’s disapproving father.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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
A slight majority of poll respondents, or 52%, said they disapproved of the new restriction, with 17% strongly disapproving of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
Olanna felt Ugwu’s disapproving eyes following her as she took the bag over to Alice’s room.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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