Synonyms of disapproved

disapproved 1 of 2

adjective

as in rejected

Related Words

• rejected
• refused
• disallowed
• objectionable
• vetoed
• revoked
• discouraged
• unsuitable
• unseemly
• stopped
• suppressed
• unsanctioned
• prevented
• inappropriate
• repressed
• improper
• excluded
• precluded
• unauthorized
• illicit
• ineffable
• illegal
• unmentionable
• unacceptable
• unlawful
• unlicensed
• illegitimate
• shut out
• unbearable
• unendurable
• intolerable
• ruled out

Dissimilar Words

• permissible
• acceptable
• allowable
• approved
• appropriate
• permissive
• endorsed
• permitted
• accepted
• authorized
• legal
• legitimate
• lawful
• tolerable
• certified
• licensed
• accredited
• endurable
• bearable
• OK
• sanctioned
• allowed
• warranted
• promoted
• supported
• granted
• sufferable
• commanded
• mandatory
• encouraged
• suitable
• required
• condoned
• ordered
• proper
• tolerated
• countenanced
• accorded
• unobjectionable
• vouchsafed
• brooked
• seemly

disapproved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disapprove

1

as in denied

to be unwilling to grant

the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejected
• denied
• refused
• declined
• disallowed
• withheld
• forbade
• prohibited
• nixed
• vetoed
• reprobated
• proscribed
• negatived
• banned
• restricted
• enjoined
• spurned
• kept
• restrained
• rebuffed
• repelled
• checked
• curbed
• constrained
• hindered
• repressed
• impeded
• obstructed
• held
• balked (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• granted
• provided
• allowed
• conceded
• let
• authorized
• furnished
• supplied
• gave
• afforded
• licensed
• commissioned
• acquiesced
• agreed (to)
• sanctioned
• warranted
• consented (to)
• accorded
• OK'd
• assented (to)
• acceded (to)
• vouchsafed

2

as in refused

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejected
• refused
• declined
• ignored
• denied
• passed
• vetoed
• dismissed
• spurned
• avoided
• disputed
• repudiated
• forbade
• withdrew
• nixed
• reprobated
• balked (at)
• deselected
• turned down
• disdained
• negatived
• passed up
• threw over
• overruled
• prohibited
• threw out
• proscribed
• rebuffed
• scorned
• renounced
• disavowed
• scouted
• contradicted
• turned one's back on
• recalled
• revoked
• disclaimed
• retracted
• abstained (from)
• disowned
• blew off
• forbore
• abjured
• refrained (from)
• gainsaid
• refuted
• shot down
• recanted
• disallowed
• disproved
• forswore
• stuck
• rebutted
• bypassed
• controverted
• negated
• took back
• disagreed (with)
• backtracked
• unsaid
• detoured
• reneged
• backed off
• backed down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• accepted
• agreed (to)
• adopted
• received
• tolerated
• swallowed
• agreed
• embraced
• took
• welcomed
• acquiesced
• consented
• condoned
• selected
• countenanced
• chose
• supported
• assented
• acceded
• espoused
• handpicked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disapproved

Verb

Although Christians often disapproved of Hoodoo, for many African Americans its practice has served as a particular, local, and lived expression of Christianity rather than something antithetical to it. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Bryan Wenter, a land use lawyer from HSW, LLP, asserted that the project cannot be lawfully disapproved. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

According to Gallup polling, 55 percent of Americans disapproved of the military operations in the fall of 2024, and 60 percent disapproved a year later. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

On immigration, the president also saw a 38% approval rate, but 54% of Americans disapproved. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Parliament and the Church of England disapproved of the King marrying a divorcée, but when push came to shove, Edward chose love, handing the throne to his younger brother, King George. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

At the same time, the survey showed nearly six in 10 voters disapproved of the job the city council is currently doing overall. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Respondents to the Quinnipiac poll broadly disapproved of the ongoing war in Iran—60% of respondents disapproved and only 34% approved of the conflict, the lowest since the pollster began asking that question in March. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Dylan’s initial performance in 1965 was met with some hostility from the local New York crowd as some disapproved of his new electric sound. — Raj Tawney, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026