Negative Feedback Vocabulary

verb to have or express an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

• The board of directors may disapprove of the proposed budget.
• My parents always disapprove of my choice in music.
• She totally disapproves of his new haircut.
• The old guard disapproves of any changes to the tradition.

verb to have a negative opinion of or reject something; to not approve of

adjective expressing or showing disapproval

• The committee disapproved of the proposed budget cuts.
• My parents disapproved of my decision to drop out of college.
• She disapproved of his outfit, calling it 'totally whack.'
• The artist's bold new painting style was initially disapproved by critics, but eventually gained widespread acclaim.