disapproving

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun, or Verb

  Expressing or showing displeasure, rejection, or dissent.

  - "The customer expressed his disapproving opinion about the product."
  - "The disapproving look on her face revealed her disappointment."
  - "The disapproving judge handed down a stern sentence."
  - "He made a disapproving sound when he tasted the food."
  - "The disapproving tone in her voice was evident."

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Antonyms

approve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disapproving
disapprover , rapprevoir , never , quiver , liver , giver , hiver , rivulet , sliver , quiverlet

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Variants

List of all variants of disapproving that leads to same result
disapprove , disapproved , disapprover , disapprovers , disapproves , disapproving , disapprovingly

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Forms

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disapprove, disapproved, disapprovingly, disapprovingly, disapproval

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Etymology

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From Old French desapprover, from des- 'oppose' + approver 'approve'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disapproving' is often used in the context of formal situations, such as business meetings, courtrooms, or academic settings.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite or rude to express disapproval directly. Instead, people might use euphemisms or indirect language to convey their disapproval.

3. In psychology, 'disapproval' is considered a basic emotion that develops in infancy and is essential for learning social norms and rules.

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Related Concepts

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1. approval: The act of expressing favorable opinion or consent.

2. dissent: The act of expressing disagreement, particularly within a group.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disapproving' is often used to describe characters' reactions to situations or other characters. For instance, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy's disapproving attitude towards Elizabeth Bennet initially hinders their relationship. In art, the concept of 'disapproval' can be conveyed through various mediums, such as facial expressions, body language, or even color palettes.

How to Memorize "disapproving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a disapproving face, shaking their head, or expressing disappointment with a frown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'disapproving' as 'dis-approving', emphasizing the 'dis' for 'displeased' and 'approving' for 'expressing displeasure'.

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