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Meaning of disapprovingly
The primary meaning of the word "disapprovingly" is to express disapproval or dislike.
Etymology of disapprovingly
The word "disapprovingly" originated from the verb "disapprove", which is derived from the Old French "desaprouver", a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "remove") and "aprouver" (meaning "to approve"), which is itself derived from the Latin "approbare" (meaning "to approve")
Synonyms
critically
disdainfully
skeptically
dismissively
scornfully
disapprovingly
unfavorably
negatively
pessimistically
gloomily
depressingly
discouragingly
unenthusiastically
uncooperatively
unreceptively
hostilely
antagonistically
opposedly
contrarily
disagreeably
objectionably
offensively
distastefully
unpleasantly
uncomfortably
unsympathetically
unkindly
harshly
severely
sternly
strictly
rigidly
inflexibly
Definitions
- With an attitude of disapproval, dislike, or displeasure
- * In a way that shows someone does not approve of or agree with something
Usage Examples
- She looked at him disapprovingly, clearly unhappy with his behavior
- * He spoke disapprovingly of the new policy, citing its potential flaws