Frowned: meaning, definitions and examples

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frowned

 

[fraʊnd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

Frowned is the past tense of the verb 'frown', which refers to the act of wrinkling the forehead and brow, often due to displeasure, concentration, or concern. It can indicate emotions such as worry or annoyance.

Synonyms

glowered, grimaced, scowled.

Examples of usage

  • She frowned at the bad news.
  • He frowned when he saw the messy room.
  • The teacher frowned while grading the exams.

Interesting Facts

Emotions

  • Frowning often indicates feelings of sadness or disapproval, helping others understand how you feel.
  • Facial expressions, including frowning, can communicate emotions faster than words.
  • Studies show that people can recognize emotions through facial expressions even from a distance.

Cultural Expressions

  • In some cultures, frowning is a sign of respect, particularly in serious conversations.
  • Certain cultures may interpret frowning differently; in some contexts, it might show thoughtfulness rather than displeasure.

Psychology

  • Research indicates that frowning can affect your mood, making you feel more negative.
  • Some psychologists believe that mimicking facial expressions can influence your feelings, so frowning might make you feel sadder.

Body Language

  • Frowning is part of non-verbal communication, often indicating that someone is not pleased with a situation.
  • People can learn to read a frown as a signal to provide support or change the subject.

Literature

  • Frowning is often used in stories to show when a character is upset or disapproving.
  • Writers use physical expressions like frowning to add depth to their characters’ emotional states.

Translations

Translations of the word "frowned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franzido

🇮🇳 नासमझ

🇩🇪 gerunzelt

🇮🇩 dikerutkan

🇺🇦 насуплений

🇵🇱 zmarszczony

🇯🇵 しかめっ面をした

🇫🇷 froncé

🇪🇸 fruncido

🇹🇷 kaşlarını çatmak

🇰🇷 찌푸린

🇸🇦 معبوس

🇨🇿 zamračený

🇸🇰 zvrásnený

🇨🇳 皱眉

🇸🇮 mrščiti

🇮🇸 fúsa

🇰🇿 қабақ шыту

🇬🇪 შეცოდვა

🇦🇿 qırış

🇲🇽 fruncido

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,476 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.