Disapproves

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvz/ verb

Definition

To think that something or someone is bad, wrong, or not good enough.

Etymology

From Old French 'disapprover,' combining the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not') with 'approve' (from Latin 'approbare,' meaning 'to assent to'). The meaning has remained consistent since the 14th century.

Kelly Says

Disapproval is interesting because it's stronger than just disagreeing—it includes a judgment about whether something is morally or ethically wrong. Parents and teachers often disapprove of things even when they understand why someone did them.

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