This is the 6945th most frequent Dutch word.
afkeurend
Disapproving.
In this sentence, 'afkeurend' is used as an adverb describing the manner in which 'hij' (he) looked. It conveys the negative judgment or refusal towards the state of the room.
Hij keek afkeurend naar de rommelige kamer.
He looked disapprovingly at the messy room.
Here, 'afkeurend' acts as an adjective modifying 'geluid' (sound), illustrating that the sound production expressed disapproval or dissatisfaction towards the content of the news.
Zij maakte een afkeurend geluid toen ze het slechte nieuws hoorde.
She made a disapproving sound when she heard the bad news.
In this example, 'afkeurende' modifies 'blik' (look) as an adjective, signifying that his gaze carried with it a sense of rejection or disagreement pertaining to the suggestion.