- past tense form of disapprove.
- past participle of disapprove.
disapproved
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One senior Tory says "she has actually defied cynics like me" who initially disapproved of her leadership.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
They definitely disapproved of our government violating due process: “We’re a country built on laws.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, which was taken before the court ruling, found that 57% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s managing of the economy, and 64% disapproved of his handling of tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
An Economist/YouGov poll conducted in early February 2025 found that 51% of Americans approved of his immigration policies while 40% disapproved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
He disapproved, she knew, because he kept his flag folded inside the pocket of a pair of trousers.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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