All disapproving synonyms
adjective disapproving
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- judgmental — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- censorious — If you describe someone as censorious, you do not like the way they strongly disapprove of and criticize someone else's behaviour.
- stern — rear of boat
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.