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
  • How can an individual grow and improve when struggles and conflicts are denied?
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under state law, a claim can not be denied because of cost but can be denied if found not medically necessary.
    Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of denied
Adjective
  • Gaetz was the most objectionable among a group of nominees who would have faced immediate disqualification during an earlier era.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The opening foreward of the book points out that some of the content might be objectionable to some modern audiences.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of objectionable
Adjective
  • Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.
    Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unsuitable
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