How do you use the word "disapprove" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "disapprove": I disapprove of what you say. Do you approve or disapprove of my project?

Disapprove Meaning

/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbTo condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

verbTo have or express an unfavorable opinion.

Sentence Examples

I disapprove of what you say.

Do you approve or disapprove of my project?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

reject

Antonyms:

approve

CEFR Practice Quiz

Many parents ____ of their children staying out past midnight without calling.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

I ____ of what you say.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro-der. Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH-der. Proto-Italic *proβwos Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Proto-Italic *proβwāō Latin probō Latin approbōder. Old French aproverbor. Middle English aproven English approve English disapprove From dis- + approve.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them." — 1945, George Orwell, Notes on Nationalism:

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