Disapproving

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Showing a negative opinion or judgment about something; expressing disagreement or disapproval.

Etymology

From English prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite') plus 'approving,' which comes from Old French 'aprover.' The meaning has remained consistent since the 1600s when the word first appeared in English.

Kelly Says

Disapproving looks can be more powerful than words—psychologists call this 'non-verbal communication,' and interestingly, humans are incredibly good at reading disapproval in facial expressions across all cultures, suggesting that judgment-expressions are almost universal.

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