Scowed: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ˜ 
Add to dictionary

scowed

 

[ skaสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

The word 'scowed' is a dialectal variation of the term 'scowl', which means to frown in an angry or displeased way. It suggests a facial expression that conveys disapproval or annoyance. This term is often used in informal contexts to describe someone's mood or attitude. The action can convey a strong emotional response and frequently accompanies feelings of irritation or frustration.

Synonyms

frown, glower, grimace

Examples of usage

  • He scowed at the noise outside.
  • She scowed when he interrupted her.
  • The teacher scowed at the students for being late.

Translations

Translations of the word "scowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frustrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verรคrgert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะปัŽั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdenerwowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€’ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท furieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enojado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๊ฐ€ ๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naลกtvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naลกtvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ€’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™zษ™bli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enojado

Word origin

The term 'scow' originates from the Old English word 'sceowl', which means to look threatening or to frown. It has evolved over centuries, with regional dialects in the British Isles and North America incorporating variations of the word. The expression was historically associated with anger and displeasure, making it a vivid way to describe emotional states through facial expressions. As language evolved, so did the usage of 'scowl', and dialectal variations like 'scowed' became less common yet remained recognized in specific communities for their unique phonetic characteristics. The associations with negative emotions have kept the word in usage, both in literature and colloquial speech.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,488, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.