disapprove
Disapprove (verb) means to think something is wrong or unacceptable (usually followed by "of"). Example: “Her parents disapproved of her new boyfriend.”
How to use disapprove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo feel or show that you think something is wrong, or to officially reject it.
When talking about disliking someone's behaviour, you disapprove OF it — leaving out "of" ("I disapprove your choice") sounds wrong in everyday speech.
Word forms
disapproved past tense, disapproves singular
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Her parents _____ of her new boyfriend.
Etymology
From dis- + approve.
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What does “disapprove” mean?
The word “disapprove” means to think something is wrong or unacceptable (usually followed by "of"). In plain terms, to feel or show that you think something is wrong, or to officially reject it.
How do you pronounce “disapprove”?
“Disapprove” is pronounced dih-suh-PROOV (/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ in IPA).
How do you use “disapprove” in a sentence?
Here is “disapprove” used in a sentence: “Her parents disapproved of her new boyfriend.”
What is the opposite of “disapprove”?
The opposite of “disapprove” — its antonyms — is approve.
What part of speech is “disapprove”?
“Disapprove” is a verb.
How many meanings does “disapprove” have?
“Disapprove” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to think something is wrong or unacceptable (usually followed by "of").
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