disapproving
intermediateB1/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/ · dis-ap-prov-ing
Having or expressing an adverse opinion or judgment.
Meanings
Having or expressing an adverse opinion or judgment.
منفی رائے یا فیصلہ رکھنے والا یا ظاہر کرنے والا۔
ناپسندیدہ
na-pasandeeda
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- disapproving glance
- disapproving tone
- disapproving audience
Example Sentences
She gave him a disapproving look when he made the joke.
جب اس نے مذاق کیا تو اسے ناپسندیدہ نظر سے دیکھا۔
jab us ne mazaq kiya to use na-pasandeeda nazar se dekha.
His disapproving remarks made her feel self-conscious.
اس کی ناپسندیدہ باتوں نے اسے خود آگاہی کا احساس دلایا۔
us ki na-pasandeeda baaton ne use khud aagahi ka ehsaas dilaya.
The disapproving audience reacted negatively to the performance.
ناپسندیدہ حاضرین نے اس کی پرفارمنس پر منفی ردعمل دیا۔
na-pasandeeda hazireen ne is ki performance par manfi rad-e-amal diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a frown when you hear 'disapproving.'
Imagine a person shaking their head disapprovingly at a bad decision.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حیا کر کے نظر جھکا لی تم نے، ناپسندیدہ ہو گیا میرا ہر خواب
Haya kar ke nazar jhuka li tum ne, na-pasandeeda ho gaya mera har khwab
By lowering your gaze due to modesty, every dream of mine became disapproved.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چیز ناپسند ہو، اس کو نذر نہ کر
Jo cheez na-pasand ho, us ko nazar na kar.
Do not offer what is disapproved.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "disapprobare" — to disapprove
First known use: 15th century
The word 'disapproving' evolved from the Latin roots through Middle English, gaining its current form and meaning in the 15th century.