approved
0 antonyms and opposites of approved, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Officially accepted or given permission.
How to use approved
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “approved” mean?
The word “approved” means officially accepted or given permission. In plain terms, given official permission, or proven to work well.
How do you pronounce “approved”?
“Approved” is pronounced uh-PROOVD (/əˈpɹuːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “approved” in a sentence?
Here is “approved” used in a sentence: “The medicine was finally approved for use by doctors.”
What part of speech is “approved”?
“Approved” is an adjective.
Is “approved” a common word?
“Approved” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “approved” have?
“Approved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: officially accepted or given permission.
What is the difference between approved and accepted?
Approved means officially sanctioned by someone with authority — a manager, board, or regulator has given formal permission. Accepted is broader and softer, and can simply mean received or agreed to without any official stamp. Approval implies a decision-maker signing off, while acceptance can be quiet or even passive.
What is the opposite of approved?
The main opposites are 'rejected,' 'denied,' and 'declined,' meaning permission was refused. 'Disapproved' and 'unapproved' also work — unapproved suggesting something never went through the process, while rejected means it was formally turned down. The right choice depends on whether a decision was actually made against it.
What does it mean when something is approved?
It means a person or body with authority has formally reviewed the thing and given it official permission or acceptance. An approved loan, plan, or product has passed the required checks and is cleared to go ahead. In effect, approval turns a request into a green light.