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Definition of unapprovingly

unapprovingly

/ˌʌn.əˈpruː.vɪŋ.li/
un · ap · prov · ing · ly
Adjective:unapproving
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unapprovingly Lexical Profile

unapprovingly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that withholds or lacks approval; with unfavorable judgment or mild censure.

Example

"The committee chair glanced unapprovingly at the latecomers who disrupted the presentation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unapprovingly' is grammatically sound and means without approval, 'disapprovingly' is far more common in contemporary English and carries a slightly stronger sense of active censure.

• Rhymes for unapprovingly

• Nearby Words

unapproachably
unapproved
unapproving
unapprovingly
unapt
unarguable
unarguably

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