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Another word for disapprovingly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses or indicates an unfavorable opinion, censure, or lack of approval.

Usage Example

"The librarian looked unfavorably at the students who were talking loudly near the study desks."

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unfavorably
Strong
critically
reproachfully
censoriously
judgmentally
condemningly
disparagingly

Opposites of disapprovingly

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

approvingly
favorably
acceptingly
admiringly
appreciatively
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• Nearby Words

disapprove
disapprover
disapproving
disapprovingly
disarm
disarmament
disarming

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