disapprove · verb I /ˌdɪs.əˈpruːv/
Word family
Nouns: approval, disapproval
Verbs: approve, disapprove
Adverbs: approvingly
disapprove
B2 to feel that something or someone is bad or wrong
Dictionary examples:
The survey showed that 32% of respondents approve, 54% disapprove and the rest are undecided.
I strongly disapprove of under-age drinking.
Learner example:
Since the system has more disadvantages than advantages, I disapprove of [the] "open 24 hours a day, seven days a week" system. (First Certificate in English; B2; Korean)
