disapproved 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of disapprovednext
as in rejected

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disapproved

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verb

past tense of disapprove
1
as in denied
to be unwilling to grant the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state

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2
as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
  1. denied
  2. objectionable
  3. unsuitable
Verb
  • Both Madigan and McClain have denied wrongdoing.
    Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • That came later, when amateur lip readers began speculating that Selena Gomez was denied a selfie with her former costar, Chalamet, by Jenner.
    Glamour, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of denied
Adjective
  • Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While objectionable levels of risk have accrued in the past, the housing finance system has operated much more soundly in recent years.
    Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of objectionable
Adjective
  • Hanff for years found herself up against eccentric producers, lousy office jobs, laughably unsuitable housing, and staggering creative frustration before finally finding some crumbs of success working as a screenwriter for early television.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The city constructed the dormitories at Floyd Bennett Field despite protests and criticism that the location was unsuitable and isolated.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unsuitable
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