Frowned Meaning in English

word · lemma: frown

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Definition

Made a serious, worried, or angry expression by bringing your eyebrows together. Used to show displeasure, confusion, or concentration.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used to describe someone's facial reaction to bad news, confusion, or disapproval. Common collocations: 'frowned at', 'frowned upon' (something is morally disapproved of). Less strong than 'scowl', and doesn't necessarily mean anger—often signals thinking or concern.

• Spanish: frunció el ceño
• Portuguese (BR): franziu a testa
• Portuguese (PT): franziu a testa
• Chinese (Simplified): 皱眉
• Chinese (Traditional): 皺眉
• Hindi: भौंहें तिरछी कीं
• Arabic: عبس
• Bengali: ভ্রুকুটি করেছিলেন - কপাল কুঁচকেছিলেন
• Russian: нахмурился - нахмурилась
• Japanese: 眉をひそめた
• Vietnamese: nhíu mày
• Korean: 찡그렸다
• Turkish: kaşlarını çattı
• Urdu: تیوری چڑھائی
• Indonesian: mengernyitkan dahi

Example Sentences

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

basic

The teacher frowned at the loud students.

basic

He frowned in confusion during the test.

basic

Mom frowned at the mess in the kitchen.

natural

He frowned, trying to remember where he put his keys.

natural

Everyone frowned upon his decision to quit.

natural