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Definition of unapproving

unapproving

/ˌʌn.əˈpruː.vɪŋ/
un · ap · prov · ing
Adverb:unapprovingly
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unapproving Lexical Profile

unapproving Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not approving; expressing or feeling an unfavorable opinion or a lack of approval.

Example

"The committee remained largely unapproving of the proposed budget cuts during the preliminary review."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'disapproving' expresses active criticism or an unfavorable judgment, 'unapproving' often suggests a quieter withholding or absence of approval, though it is significantly less common in everyday speech.

• Rhymes for unapproving

• Nearby Words

unapproachable
unapproachably
unapproved
unapproving
unapprovingly
unapt
unarguable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unapproving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unapproving
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