locally-disapproved
|lo-cal-ly-dis-ap-proved|
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/ˈloʊ.kə.li dɪs.əˈpruːvd/
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/ˈləʊ.kə.li dɪs.əˈpruːvd/
(disapprove)
negative judgment
Etymology
'disapprove' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disapprobare,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'approbare' meant 'to approve.'
'disapprobare' transformed into the Old French word 'desaprover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disapprove' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to not approve or sanction,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accepted or sanctioned by the local community or authorities.
The new policy was locally-disapproved due to its potential impact on small businesses.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 10:26