unapproving
|un-ap-prov-ing|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈpruːvɪŋ/
not approving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unapproving' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'approve' from Latin 'approbare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'to test or prove'.
Historical Evolution
'approve' changed from the Old French word 'aprover' and eventually became the modern English word 'approve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'approve' meant 'to test or prove', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to agree or accept'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not showing approval or agreement.
She gave him an unapproving look when he suggested the idea.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41