'Disapproving' definitions:
Definition of 'disapproving'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Expressing or manifesting disapproval
Definition of 'Disapproving'
From: GCIDE
- Disapprove \Dis`ap*prove\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disapproved; p. pr. & vb. n. Disapproving.] [Pref. dis- + approve: cf. F. d['e]approuver. Cf. Disapprobation.]
- 1. To pass unfavorable judgment upon; to condemn by an act of the judgment; to regard as wrong, unsuitable, or inexpedient; to censure; as, to disapprove the conduct of others. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To refuse official approbation to; to disallow; to decline to sanction; as, the sentence of the court-martial was disapproved by the commander in chief. [1913 Webster]
- Note: This verb is often followed by of; as, to disapprove of an opinion, of such conduct. See Approve. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'disapproving'
From: GCIDE
- disapproving \disapproving\ adj. expressing disapproval. [WordNet 1.5]