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disapproving

[/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (present participle)
desaprovador; desaprovante
1. Expressing or showing disapproval; indicating rejection or dislike of something
She gave him a disapproving look when he arrived late.
Ela lhe dirigiu um olhar desaprovador quando ele chegou atrasado.
2. Present participle of disapprove; the act of expressing disapproval
He was disapproving of their decision to drop out of school.
Ele desaprovava a decisão deles de largar a escola.
Synonyms
criticalcensoriouscondemningdisparagingunfavorablereproachful
Antonyms
approvingfavorablecommendingpraisingsupportive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desaprovador
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
desaprovador
Standard European Portuguese usage
Brazil (informal)
de cara feia
Colloquial expression meaning disapproving facial expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a disapproving look
disapproving glance
disapproving tone
disapproving nod
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