Disapprovingly

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/
adverb

In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval.

She looked at me disapprovingly when I arrived late.
Visual representation of "disapprovingly" - In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval

Often appears as...

  • looked disapprovingly
  • tsked disapprovingly

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Disapproving

adverb

In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval.

She looked at me disapprovingly when I arrived late.
Visual representation of "disapprovingly" - In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval

Often appears as...

  • looked disapprovingly
  • tsked disapprovingly

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "disapprovingly"
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Negative Emotion

Shows more than dislike. It suggests a strong negative judgment, often with a hint of disappointment.

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Her mother glanced disapprovingly at the untidy room.
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Non-Verbal Cues

Often used to describe non-verbal expressions such as facial expressions or gestures.

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He wagged his finger disapprovingly at the children.
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Cultural Differences

What is disapproving in one culture might be acceptable in another; be aware of cultural contexts.

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She sighed disapprovingly at his informal attire, uncommon in her culture.
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Negative Emotion

Shows more than dislike. It suggests a strong negative judgment, often with a hint of disappointment.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Her mother glanced disapprovingly at the untidy room.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Cues

Often used to describe non-verbal expressions such as facial expressions or gestures.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Cues
He wagged his finger disapprovingly at the children.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Differences

What is disapproving in one culture might be acceptable in another; be aware of cultural contexts.

Illustration for Cultural Differences
She sighed disapprovingly at his informal attire, uncommon in her culture.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Emotion

Shows more than dislike. It suggests a strong negative judgment, often with a hint of disappointment.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Her mother glanced disapprovingly at the untidy room.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Cues

Often used to describe non-verbal expressions such as facial expressions or gestures.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Cues
He wagged his finger disapprovingly at the children.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Differences

What is disapproving in one culture might be acceptable in another; be aware of cultural contexts.

Illustration for Cultural Differences
She sighed disapprovingly at his informal attire, uncommon in her culture.
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Marco Annunziata:...

They say that all the growth-enhancing innovations are behind us. And every time I hear this, I can't help thinking that even back in the Stone Age, there must have been a group of cavemen sitting around a fire one day looking very grumpy, and looking disapprovingly at another group of cavemen

Video examples

Marco Annunziata:...

They say that all the growth-enhancing innovations are behind us. And every time I hear this, I can't help thinking that even back in the Stone Age, there must have been a group of cavemen sitting around a fire one day looking very grumpy, and looking disapprovingly at another group of cavemen

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