- past tense form of disapprove.
- past participle of disapprove.
disapproved
Example Sentences
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One senior Tory says "she has actually defied cynics like me" who initially disapproved of her leadership.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
They definitely disapproved of our government violating due process: “We’re a country built on laws.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
If states didn’t submit plans by September 2016, or if the EPA disapproved of them, the feds would take over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, which was taken before the court ruling, found that 57% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s managing of the economy, and 64% disapproved of his handling of tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Rufus gave me a general idea of what he wanted me to say and then approved or disapproved of the way I said it.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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