- 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
They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
A December poll by KSTP-TV and SurveyUSA found Minnesota voters divided on Walz’s job performance, 48% approving and 48% disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Some children may want to avoid taking a physical book home to a disapproving household.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
Rodney looked disapproving, and I realised Ruth and Chrissie were making a song and dance of it mainly to tease him.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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