disapproving

English

Verb

disapproving

  1. present participle and gerund of disapprove

Adjective

disapproving (comparative more disapproving, superlative most disapproving)

  1. Expressing or conveying disapproval.
    Synonyms: censorious, disapprobatory, reprehensory; see also Thesaurus:condemnatory
    The word "lazy", when used to describe a person's unwillingness to work, is a disapproving word.

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