What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disapprove
Example
I disapprove of the way he treats his employees. [disapprove: verb]
Example
Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college. [disapproved: past tense]
object
Example
I object to the new policy because it will negatively affect our team. [object: verb]
Example
He raised an objection to the proposal during the meeting. [objection: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disapprove is more commonly used in everyday language than object. Disapprove is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while object is more specific and formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disapprove and object?
Object is generally considered more formal than disapprove. It is often used in legal or business settings, while disapprove is more casual and can be used in various formality levels.
