The Opposite(Antonym) of “unapproved”
The antonym of unapproved is approved, authorized, and licensed. These antonyms convey a sense of permission or authorization.
Explore all Antonyms of “unapproved”
Definitions and Examples of approved, authorized, licensed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having received official permission or consent.
Example
The project was approved by the board of directors.
Having been given official permission or power to do something.
Example
Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area.
Having been granted official permission or authority to perform a particular activity.
Example
He is a licensed driver, which means he has passed the driving test.
Key Differences: approved vs authorized vs licensed
- 1Approved refers to something that has been given official permission or consent.
- 2Authorized refers to someone who has been given official permission or power to do something.
- 3Licensed refers to someone who has been granted official permission or authority to perform a particular activity.
Effective Usage of approved, authorized, licensed
- 1Business: Use these antonyms in business contexts to describe authorized or licensed activities.
- 2Legal: Use these antonyms in legal contexts to describe approved or unauthorized actions.
- 3Education: Use these antonyms in educational contexts to describe approved or authorized courses or programs.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Approved refers to something that has been given official permission or consent, authorized refers to someone who has been given official permission or power to do something, and licensed refers to someone who has been granted official permission or authority to perform a particular activity. Use these words in business, legal, and educational contexts to describe authorized or licensed activities, approved or unauthorized actions, and approved or authorized courses or programs.
