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as in disagreeable
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as in angry
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as in rejecting
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in refusing
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapproving
Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The series also starred Kelly Bishop and the late Edward Herrmann as Emily and Richard Gilmore, Lorelai's rich, disapproving parents.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Some disapproving glances and occasional neighbor trouble aside, the local movement is growing.
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026
Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.
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Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also underwater, with 33% approving and 40% disapproving and another 27% with no opinion.
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Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Around 30% were neutral about his job so far, with 27% disapproving.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Independents, however, lean negative, with 70% disapproving.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
It was posed to be especially tough in front of Bening, who would be throwing out disapproving grandmother vibes in the TV standoff.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
This tendency by people to be upset and disapproving of AI seems to be across the board.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
She’s first shown wearing a skimpy dog costume as she and Nate’s housekeeper, Juana (Minerva Garcia), records until Nate comes home and angrily interrupts, disapproving of Cassie’s side hustle.
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Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
Among the top reasons for disapproving, 14% of participants cited fiscal mismanagement and the state's budget deficit.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
With a disapproving look, a technician set the cup upright, and the robot immediately returned it to the container.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The series also starred Kelly Bishop and the late Edward Herrmann as Emily and Richard Gilmore, Lorelai's rich, disapproving parents.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Some disapproving glances and occasional neighbor trouble aside, the local movement is growing.
—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026
Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.
—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also underwater, with 33% approving and 40% disapproving and another 27% with no opinion.
—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Around 30% were neutral about his job so far, with 27% disapproving.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Independents, however, lean negative, with 70% disapproving.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.
—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
It was posed to be especially tough in front of Bening, who would be throwing out disapproving grandmother vibes in the TV standoff.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
This tendency by people to be upset and disapproving of AI seems to be across the board.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
She’s first shown wearing a skimpy dog costume as she and Nate’s housekeeper, Juana (Minerva Garcia), records until Nate comes home and angrily interrupts, disapproving of Cassie’s side hustle.
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Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.
—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
Among the top reasons for disapproving, 14% of participants cited fiscal mismanagement and the state's budget deficit.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproving
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There are also a lot of people who have never dreamed of being disagreeable in public, much less considered joining a raucous social movement.
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The disagreeable object proved no match for the most fertile person in Montana.
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
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As with any tax relief company, there are complaints about the IRS rejecting a settlement or the company not getting enough relief.
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Florida leads the nation with 375 active 287(g) agreements, and Attorney General James Uthmeier has previously threatened officials in Fort Myers and Key West with removal from office for rejecting such deals.
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The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
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While his blunt and disruptive approach can alienate others, the character illustrates that disruptive leaders often accelerate innovation by asking questions and refusing to accept the status quo.
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When healths were raised during the eighteenth century, it was considered rude or antisocial not to go along with them.
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To resent a rival is par for the course in the villa, but Toni and Shakira’s condemnations registered as truly antisocial.
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The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.
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Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
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But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
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Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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“Disapproving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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