Sentence examples for discreet disapproval from inspiring English sources
Elle becomes motherly in an unobtrusive way, occasionally expressing discreet disapproval, and accompanies him on a publicity visit to Italy where an Italianate version of Hollywood greets them.
And there is Eddie Sauer, whom Grainier had known since they were boys, and "who'd just lost all his summer wages in bawdy environs" — the vague and rather grand phrase "bawdy environs" perfectly capturing a community's discreet disapproval.
(With minute shifts of vocal inflection, Ms. Fozzard, who is far too discreet to express strong feelings, conveys telling shadings of respect or disapproval).
When traveling on planes, Shane shares that he and Tom were discreet with their affection, holding hands under a blanket rather than subjecting themselves to the hostile disapproval they had been conditioned to expect.
(Murmurs of disapproval).
Others whistled their disapproval.
Esquire magazine registered its disapproval.
