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disapproving Synonyms

Another word for disapproving

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• adjective (Context 1)

Expressing or feeling an unfavorable opinion; showing that one thinks someone or something is wrong, bad, or unacceptable.

Usage Example

"The librarian gave the noisy students a stern, critical look from across the reading room."

Strongest
critical
Strong
reproachful
censorious
judgmental
condemnatory
unfavorable
disparaging

Opposites of disapproving

The opposite of disapproving shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

approving
favorable
supportive
complimentary
accepting
appreciative
See all opposites of disapproving

• Nearby Words

disapproval
disapprove
disapprover
disapproving
disapprovingly
disarm
disarmament

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Disapproving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/disapproving
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