disapprobative
The teacher gave a disapprobative look to the student talking during the exam.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Expressing or conveying disapproval: "disapprobative" describes something that indicates or shows a lack of approval or a negative judgment, often in a formal or critical manner.
Usage Examples
- (His look of disapproval showed his opposition.)
- (The review expressed strong disapproval and criticism.)
- (She indicated her disapproval through a dismissive gesture.)
Advanced Usage
"a disapprobative tone": a manner of speaking that conveys criticism or rejection.
- The manager used a disapprobative tone when addressing the team's poor performance. (His voice expressed strong disapproval.)
"disapprobative remarks": comments that express disapproval or censure.
- The committee's disapprobative remarks about the project led to its cancellation. (Their critical comments caused the project to be stopped.)
Variants and Related Words
Disapprobation (noun): strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.
- The proposal met with widespread disapprobation from the community. (The community strongly disapproved of the proposal.)
Disapprobative (adjective): the same as "disapprobative" (variant spelling).
- His disapprobative comments were unexpected. (His disapproving remarks were surprising.)
Disapprove (verb): to have or express an unfavorable opinion.
- The board disapproves of the new regulations. (The board does not support the regulations.)
Synonyms
- Disapproving: expressing an unfavorable opinion or judgment.
- Censorious: highly critical and inclined to find fault.
- Condemnatory: expressing strong disapproval or condemnation.
- Reproachful: expressing blame or disappointment.
Related Idioms
Frown upon: to disapprove of something.
- The school frowns upon students using phones during class. (The school disapproves of this behavior.)
Give the thumbs down: to express rejection or disapproval.
- The audience gave the new product a thumbs down. (They showed clear disapproval.)