frowning
noun
[ ˈfraʊnɪŋ ]
• the action of forming an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration by furrowing one's brows.
• "unfortunately, frowning is contagious"
frowning
adjective
• forming an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration by furrowing one's brows.
• "the young writer pitched his screenplay to a frowning producer"
frown
verb
• furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
• "he frowned as he reread the letter"
Similar:
scowl,
glower,
glare,
lour,
look sullen,
make a face,
look daggers,
give someone black looks,
knit/furrow one's brows,
give someone dirty looks,
give someone a death stare,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French froignier, from froigne ‘surly look’, of Celtic origin.
