disapprovingly

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that shows you do not approve of something.

Example

She looked at him disapprovingly when he made a rude comment.

Conversation

Did you see how she looked at him disapprovingly during the meeting?

Yeah, it was pretty obvious she didn't agree with his ideas.

I wonder why she felt that way; he usually has good points.

Maybe she just has a different perspective on things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

critically

cynically

suspiciously

Antonyms

approvingly

favorably

positively

Root Explanation

Disapprovingly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "approving" (from Latin "approbare", meaning to approve). The word describes an action or manner that indicates a lack of approval or agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not approving' ('dis-') when you see someone acting in a way that doesn't meet your standards.

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