disapproving
Expressing negative judgment
Disapproving describes an attitude of criticism or disfavor toward something or someone: a disapproving glance, disapproving parents.
The word often characterizes looks, tones, or silences that communicate judgment without words: She gave him a disapproving look when he reached for a third slice of cake.
Disapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- glowerStare with displeasure
tut-tut · tsk · harrumph · side-eye · stink-eye · eye-roll · sniff · sigh
Seeking out imperfections
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- carpingTrivial persistent criticism
- cavilingPetty fault-finding
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
captious · hypercritical · disparaging · deprecating · derogatory · belittling · quibbling · pettifogging
Hostile dismissive feeling
- disdainScornful disregard
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
dismissive · scornful · disdainful · contemptuous · derisive · mocking · supercilious · haughty
Formal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
castigation · chastisement · excoriation · opprobrium · vituperation · anathema · indictment · repudiation
Unhappiness with circumstances
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- unhappyExperiencing sorrow or displeasure
- annoyedMildly vexed
disgruntled · offended · upset · disfavor · distaste · aversion · antipathy · dismay
frown
Disapproving facial expression
glower · tut-tut · tsk · harrumph · side-eye · stink-eye · eye-roll · sniff · sigh · unsmiling
faultfinding
Seeking out imperfections
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- carpingTrivial persistent criticism
- cavilingPetty fault-finding
censorious · captious · hypercritical · disparaging · deprecating · derogatory · belittling · quibbling · pettifogging · reproachful
scorn
Hostile dismissive feeling
sneering · dismissive · scornful · disdainful · contemptuous · derisive · mocking · supercilious · haughty · withering
censure
Formal institutional disapproval
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
reproach · castigation · chastisement · excoriation · opprobrium · vituperation · anathema · indictment · repudiation · objection
discontent
Unhappiness with circumstances
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- unhappyExperiencing sorrow or displeasure
annoyed · disgruntled · offended · upset · disfavor · distaste · aversion · antipathy · dismay · chagrin
snub
Deliberate dismissive rejection
ostracize · cold-shoulder · brush-off · exclude · blackball · blacklist · thumbs-down · veto · dismiss · refuse
disapprovingapproving
Expressing favorable judgment
favorable · favourable · accepting · endorsing · admiring
disapprovingadmiring
Feeling respect and approval
appreciative · adoring · approving · praising · laudatory
disapprovingencouraging
Giving confidence or hope
supportive · cheering · championing · endorsing · reassuring
- disapproving lookFacial expression showing displeasure