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- [dis-uh-proov]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpruv/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈpruː.vɪŋ/
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- [dis-uh-proov]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpruv/
Definitions of disapprovingly word
- verb with object disapprovingly to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion. 1
- verb with object disapprovingly to withhold approval from; decline to sanction: The Senate disapproved the nominations. 1
- verb without object disapprovingly to have an unfavorable opinion; express disapproval (usually followed by of). 1
- noun disapprovingly In a disapproving manner. 1
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Origin of disapprovingly
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; dis-1 + approve
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Parts of speech for Disapprovingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disapprovingly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disapprovingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disapprovingly
adv disapprovingly
- suspiciously — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- skeptically — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
adverb disapprovingly
- censoriously — In a censorious manner.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- judgmentally — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
- curtly — rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
Antonyms for disapprovingly
adverb disapprovingly
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
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