- present participle of disapprove.
disapproving
Example Sentences
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Worryingly for Lula, the Datafolha poll showed 51 percent of voters disapproving of his performance.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
But gasoline is approaching $4 a gallon, interest rates have nudged up 50 basis points, and opinion polls are disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
The poll found 61% of Californians disapproved of the change, with 43% strongly disapproving of it, while 36% approved of it, with 21% strongly approving of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
“Girls, behave yourselves,” said Zafoona, casting them a weary disapproving glance.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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