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Synonyms for disapprovingly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : dis-uh-proov
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs əˈpruv



Définition of disapprovingly

Origin :
  • late 15c., "disprove;" as the reverse of approve it is first attested 1640s. See dis- + approve. Related: Disapproved; disapproving.
  • As in askance : adv sideways
Example sentences :
  • M. de Rivarol, intrigued by his mirth, scowled upon him disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “There must have been eggs in that hay,” said Twaddles disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm » by Mabel C. Hawley
  • "And you are keeping on drinking all the time, they say," said Foma, disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Foma Gordyeff » by Maxim Gorky
  • The old whaler looked at him thoughtfully and disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries » by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
  • The nurse looked at her disapprovingly, but after all it made little difference.
  • Extract from : « Sisters » by Kathleen Norris
  • "That ain't nice enough," said Gotobed, eyeing it disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Mildred Keith » by Martha Finley
  • "I don't understand you lately, Sue," her aunt said disapprovingly, after this outburst.
  • Extract from : « Saturday's Child » by Kathleen Norris
  • It belongs to Mr. Hastings, said the butler, eyeing the boys most disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Peter Cotterell's Treasure » by Rupert Sargent Holland
  • What a rowdy you are, Nat; Helen is looking at you most disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « A Colony of Girls » by Kate Livingston Willard
  • "I suppose it's because you're all excited and worked up," said Marilla disapprovingly.
  • Extract from : « Anne Of Green Gables » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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