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approved Antonyms

Opposite of approved

Pinning down the opposite of approved requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Officially agreed to, sanctioned, or accepted as satisfactory by an authority or governing body.

Usage Example

"Please ensure that you only use unapproved vendors when ordering new laboratory equipment."

Strongest
unapproved
unauthorized
unsanctioned
unaccredited
unlicensed
Strong
rejected
prohibited
banned
forbidden
unofficial

Similar words to approved

Words similar to approved shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

authorized
sanctioned
accredited
certified
licensed
endorsed
official
ratified
See all synonyms of approved

• Nearby Words

approvable
approval
approve
approved
approver
approving
approvingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Approved. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/approved
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