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Disapproving ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ Adjective Bre Glance/Tone/Look Sounded Discussed Plans

Word disapproving
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ /
Example
  • a disapproving glance/tone/look
  • she sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans.
  • her coldly disapproving smile
  • ‘i thought you were going to keep an eye on her’, he said in a disapproving tone.
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disapproving

(adjective)BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ /
  1. showing that you do not approve of somebody/something
    • opposite approving
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    • a disapproving glance/tone/look
    • She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans.

    Extra Examples

    • her coldly disapproving smile
    • ‘I thought you were going to keep an eye on her’, he said in a disapproving tone.
    • She gave him a disapproving glance.
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