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disapproved

|dis/ap/proved|

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/

(disapprove)

negative judgment

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb
disapprove	disapprovers	disapproves	disapproves	disapproved	disapproved	disapproving	disapproval	disapproving	disapproved	disapprovingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'disapprove' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disapproven,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'approven' meant 'to approve.'

Historical Evolution

'disapproven' transformed into the modern English word 'disapprove' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to not approve,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'disapprove'.

She disapproved of his behavior at the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41