Frown: meaning, definitions and examples

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frown

[ fraʊn ]

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facial expression

To furrow one's brow in an expression of displeasure or concentration.

Synonyms

glower, grimace, scowl

Examples of usage

She frowned when she heard the news.
He frowned in confusion.

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facial expression

A facial expression indicating displeasure, sadness, or concentration, typically with the corners of the mouth turned downward and the brow furrowed.

Synonyms

glower, grimace, scowl

Examples of usage

She had a deep frown on her face.
His frown deepened as he listened.

Translations

Translations of the word "frown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franzir a testa

🇮🇳 भौंहें सिकोड़ना

🇩🇪 die Stirn runzeln

🇮🇩 mengernyitkan dahi

🇺🇦 нахмуритися

🇵🇱 marszczyć brwi

🇯🇵 しかめる

🇫🇷 froncer les sourcils

🇪🇸 fruncir el ceño

🇹🇷 kaşlarını çatmak

🇰🇷 눈살을 찌푸리다

🇸🇦 يعبس

🇨🇿 mračit se

🇸🇰 mračiť sa

🇨🇳 皱眉

🇸🇮 mrščiti se

🇮🇸 að hleypa brúnum saman

🇰🇿 қасын түю

🇬🇪 შუბლის შეკვრა

🇦🇿 qaşlarını çatmaq

🇲🇽 fruncir el ceño

Word origin

The word 'frown' originated from Middle English 'frounen', which means 'to snort'. Over time, it evolved to mean the facial expression we know today. The act of frowning has been associated with displeasure and concentration throughout history, and continues to be a common expression in modern communication.