disapprove

2 definitions • 5 examples

to feel that something or someone is bad, wrong, etc.:

The survey showed that 32 percent of respondents approve, 54 percent disapprove, and the rest are undecided.

disapprove of I strongly disapprove of underage drinking.

strongly disapprove A majority of voters strongly disapproved of the decision to go to war.

to think that something is wrong, or to have a bad opinion about someone:

Some people disapproved of the School Board’s decision to have students wear uniforms.

They disapproved of his conduct.