disapprove
gb/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/ us/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
B2
English
helytelenít, nem helyesel, elutasít, nem hagy jóvá, rosszallást fejez ki
VERB
B2
1
helytelenít
B2
nem helyesel
B2
Usage pattern:
disapprove (of) [something/someone] ; disapprove (of) [someone] doing [something]
Her parents disapproved of the way he spoke to her.
A szülei helytelenítették, ahogyan beszélt vele.
Many people disapprove of using phones during meals.
Sokan helytelenítik, ha étkezés közben telefonoznak.
I don’t disapprove of the idea, but I think it needs more planning.
Learner examples
My teacher disapproves of cheating.
A tanárom helyteleníti a csalást.
I disapprove of smoking indoors.
Helytelenítem a zárt térben való dohányzást.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse disapprove with disagree: you can disagree without judging something as wrong; disapprove usually includes a negative judgment.
Meaning
think something is wrong
Collocations
disapprove of something
|disapprove of someone
|strongly disapprove
|disapprove deeply
|disapprove of the idea
|disapprove of the plan
|disapprove of the behavior
|disapprove of the decision
|disapprove of someone doing something
|generally disapprove
Synonyms
dislike (Often more personal taste; disapprove suggests a judgment about right/wrong or acceptability.)
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object (Emphasizes stating opposition, often aloud.)
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condemn (Stronger and more public/forceful than disapprove.)
Antonyms
approve (To think something is good or acceptable.)
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support (To actively back an idea or action, not just accept it.)
Themes
opinions
|emotions
|social_norms
Definition
To think something is not good or not acceptable.
To think that something or someone is bad, wrong, or unacceptable; to not approve.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
elutasít
B1
Usage pattern:
disapprove [a plan/proposal/application/request]
The regulator disapproved the merger on competition grounds.
A hatóság versenyjogi okokból nem hagyta jóvá az egyesülést.
The board disapproved the budget revision after a brief debate.
Az igazgatótanács rövid vita után elutasította a költségvetés módosítását.
His visa application was disapproved due to missing documents.
Learner examples
The committee disapproved the plan.
A bizottság elutasította a tervet.
They approved my first request but disapproved the second.
Az első kérelmemet jóváhagyták, a másodikat viszont elutasították.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, disapprove can take a direct object (disapprove a proposal). In everyday speech, people more often say reject or refuse to approve.
Meaning
refuse to approve officially
Collocations
disapprove a proposal
|disapprove a plan
|disapprove an application
|disapprove a request
|disapprove a measure
|disapprove a motion
|formally disapprove
|disapprove unanimously
|the committee disapproved
|the board disapproved
Synonyms
reject (More common and direct; focuses on saying no.)
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refuse (Highlights the act of not granting permission/approval.)
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decline (More polite or official-sounding than reject.)
Antonyms
approve (To officially accept or authorize.)
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authorize (Emphasizes giving formal permission or power.)
Themes
business
|government
|law
|administration
Definition
To officially say “no” to a plan or request.
To officially decide not to approve something such as a plan, request, or application.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
disapprove ; disapprove at [something]
He disapproved when he heard how much it would cost.
Rosszallását fejezte ki, amikor meghallotta, mennyibe kerülne.
She said nothing, but her expression clearly disapproved.
Nem szólt semmit, de az arckifejezése egyértelműen rosszallást fejezett ki.
The audience disapproved loudly as the speaker continued.
Learner examples
My dad disapproved when I came home late.
Apám rosszallását fejezte ki, amikor későn értem haza.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse disapprove (showing a negative judgment) with disprove (showing something is false).
Meaning
show you do not approve
Collocations
disapprove silently
|disapprove openly
|disapprove strongly
|disapprove immediately
|disapprove at the suggestion
|disapprove at the remark
|look disapproving
|shake your head in disapproval
|disapprove of what you hear
|disapprove when you see it
Synonyms
frown (Focuses on facial expression rather than the judgment itself.)
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protest (Stronger; implies speaking out against something.)
Antonyms
nod (A gesture often used to signal agreement/approval.)
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praise (To express approval positively and explicitly.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|social_norms
Definition
To show that you think something is not acceptable.
To show by words, facial expression, or behavior that you do not approve.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disapprove
IPA
GB/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
US/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv/
Syllables & stress
dis - ap - prove (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (prove)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: disapprove
- 3rd Person Singular: disapproves
- Present Participle: disapproving
- Past: disapproved
Word family
Forms
disapproves
verb
disapproving
verb
disapproved
verb
Core family
disapproval
noun B2
Related words
disapprovingly
adverb
Expressions
be disapproved of
1/bˈi dˌɪsəpɹˈuvd əv/
fixed phrase
be seen as unacceptable
To be something that people think is wrong or not acceptable.
Examples
- In some workplaces, visible tattoos are still disapproved of.
- Public displays of affection may be disapproved of in more conservative communities.
- Late-night parties are often disapproved of by the neighbors.
Learner examples
- Cheating is disapproved of at my school.
disapprove of
1/dˌɪsəpɹˈuv əv/
fixed phrase
not approve of something
To think something is not acceptable.
Examples
- I disapprove of people speaking loudly on the train.
- They disapprove of the way she runs the team.
- Most doctors disapprove of self-diagnosing online.
Learner examples
- I disapprove of lying.
- My parents disapprove of that movie.