disapproving
UK: ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ | US: ˌdɪsəˈpruvɪŋ
adj. showing or expressing disapproval
v. (present participle of "disapprove") to have an unfavorable opinion of something
The word "disapproving" combines the prefix "dis-" (from Latin, meaning "opposite" or "negation") with the verb "approve" (from Latin "approbare," meaning "to agree" or "to endorse"). The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, indicating an ongoing action or state. Historically, "approve" evolved through Old French ("aprover") from Latin "approbare," while "dis-" has been a productive prefix in English for creating negative forms. The word captures the act of actively rejecting or expressing disagreement with something.
She gave him a disapproving look when he arrived late.
His disapproving tone made it clear he disagreed with the decision.
The teacher's disapproving remarks discouraged the students from misbehaving.
Despite their disapproving attitudes, he continued with his plan.
A disapproving silence fell over the room after his controversial statement.