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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About two-thirds of Hispanic adults overall disapproved of the president’s approach to immigration, while 61% said his economic policies have made conditions worse, according to the poll.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025
Included in the documents NPR reviewed is a draft letter to the head of Scouting America, informing him that the Secretary has disapproved the use of DoD personnel and equipment for the Jamboree - detailing what will not be available.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Less than a handful of attendees disapproved.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Of those who disapprove, 38 percent cited the president's tariffs policy as the most reason why while—in distant second place—9 percent blamed the price of goods.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025
Included in the documents NPR reviewed is a draft letter to the head of Scouting America, informing him that the Secretary has disapproved the use of DoD personnel and equipment for the Jamboree - detailing what will not be available.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Less than a handful of attendees disapproved.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Of those who disapprove, 38 percent cited the president's tariffs policy as the most reason why while—in distant second place—9 percent blamed the price of goods.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 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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