mildly disapproving

Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words

to show a small amount of disapproval

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Examples (10)

  • She gave her son a mildly disapproving look when he reached for a third cookie.
  • His tone was mildly disapproving when I suggested postponing the meeting.
  • I could tell he was mildly disapproving of my new haircut by the way he raised an eyebrow.
  • The professor's comments on the essay were mildly disapproving, suggesting several areas for improvement.
  • He cast a mildly disapproving glance at the untidy state of the office.
  • The character, a stern but fair headmistress, often wore a mildly disapproving expression.
  • While I didn't say anything, I felt mildly disapproving of his decision to quit his job so suddenly.
  • "Are you sure that's a good idea?" she asked in a mildly disapproving voice.
  • Despite his mildly disapproving frown, he eventually agreed to the plan.
  • If you wear that to the interview, the manager might be mildly disapproving of your casual attire.