disapproved 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of disapprovednext
as in rejected

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disapproved

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

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
  • This was considered a pretty funny story, and not really objectionable.
    Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of objectionable
Adjective
  • This mismatch results in recruiters spending excessive time reviewing unsuitable applications, with 22% dedicating three to five hours daily to this task.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of unsuitable
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near disapproved

disapprove

disapproved

disapproved (of)

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on disapproved

Nglish: Translation of disapproved for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of disapproved for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Using Bullet Points ( • )

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

Top 12 Sophisticated Compliments

Word of the Year 2024 | Polarization

Terroir, Oenophile, & Magnum: Ten Words About Wine

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
white rubber duck stands out in a row of yellow ducks
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.