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adjective

as in rejected

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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 disapproved
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The map depicts the percentage of money each sheriff spent on expenditures disapproved by the reviewers. — Aneri Pattani — Kff Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 Within a week, the developers submitted an appeal, arguing that under the builder’s remedy provision of the Housing Accountability Act, the project cannot lawfully be disapproved. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 By a wide margin, Americans disapproved of the June 14 fight on the White House lawn, according to polls. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 Although Christians often disapproved of Hoodoo, for many African Americans its practice has served as a particular, local, and lived expression of Christianity rather than something antithetical to it. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 According to Gallup polling, 55 percent of Americans disapproved of the military operations in the fall of 2024, and 60 percent disapproved a year later. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 On immigration, the president also saw a 38% approval rate, but 54% of Americans disapproved. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Parliament and the Church of England disapproved of the King marrying a divorcée, but when push came to shove, Edward chose love, handing the throne to his younger brother, King George. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 At the same time, the survey showed nearly six in 10 voters disapproved of the job the city council is currently doing overall. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
  1. refused
  2. rejected
  3. declined
  4. disallowed
  5. denied
  6. objectionable
  7. vetoed
  8. discouraged
Adjective
  • Eight were transported to a local hospital and four refused transport.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Definition of refused
Verb
  • But others have rejected the idea that the system failed Clancy and have been highly critical of her supporters, including conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, Manchester United were in discussions with him and made a loan bid in the latter stages of the summer transfer window which was rejected.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejected
Verb
  • Trump has declined so far to endorse a successor, opting to keep his cards close ahead of what’s likely to be a bitter race.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When asked about the lack of any tributes or the evening’s plans to honor Nolan, the Ocean Springs School District declined to comment.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of declined
Adjective
  • Jailbreaking involves persuading a model to ignore its safety rules and generate disallowed content.
    — Nirmal Jingar, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of disallowed
Verb
  • The Attorney General’s Office could not be reached for comment on why the grant was denied.
    — Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If that application is denied, deportation could be a death sentence.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of denied
Adjective
  • There were aspects of the smart-grid law that were objectionable such as provisions that gave state utility regulators next to no say in the level of rate hikes ComEd demanded to make the work happen.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisers stayed away, worried that ads would appear next to antisemitic posts, misinformation, and other objectionable content.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of objectionable
Adjective
  • The Zach Werenski situation spiraled into a vetoed trade to the Stars, then settled.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The vetoed bills aimed to create a regulated retail market, new oversight bodies, public health and equity programs, and a rollout schedule for licensing, regulations, and enforcement.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Definition of vetoed
Adjective
  • For an heir to the throne, however, marrying a woman without royal blood or a noble title was discouraged.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Using equipment or machinery that could create a spark is also discouraged.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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