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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Overall, 33% approve of his job on the economy compared to 67% who disapprove.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Similarly, a New York Times/Siena poll conducted May 11-15 found that 65% of American respondents said they somewhat or strongly disapproved of the way Trump has handled the war in Iran.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 22 May 2026
The same poll found most respondents disapproved of how Trump has handled the war in Iran, with 54% strongly disapproving in addition to another 13% who somewhat disapproved.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
At a time when a majority of the country disapproves of—or actively reviles—the president, his name alone could end up limiting the program’s success.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Similarly, a New York Times/Siena poll conducted May 11-15 found that 65% of American respondents said they somewhat or strongly disapproved of the way Trump has handled the war in Iran.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 22 May 2026
The same poll found most respondents disapproved of how Trump has handled the war in Iran, with 54% strongly disapproving in addition to another 13% who somewhat disapproved.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
At a time when a majority of the country disapproves of—or actively reviles—the president, his name alone could end up limiting the program’s success.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disapprove. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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