Scowling Meaning in English
word · lemma: scowl
ˈskaʊɫɪŋ
SKOW-ling
skˈaʊlɪŋ
sk-OW-ling
Definition
Having an angry or unhappy expression on your face, usually by lowering and bringing your eyebrows together.
Usage & Nuances
'Scowling' is informal, describing temporary looks of anger or displeasure. Often used with people ('scowling child'), not objects. Common with verbs like 'caught', 'stood', 'left'. Not as strong as 'glare', softer than 'frown' (which can mean concentration).
Spanish: frunciendo el ceñoPortuguese (BR): fazendo cara feia - carrancudoPortuguese (PT): fazer cara feia - carrancudoChinese (Simplified): 皱眉Chinese (Traditional): 皺眉Hindi: त्योरी चढ़ाए हुएArabic: مُكْفَهِرّ الوجهBengali: কুঁচকানো মুখ - রুক্ষ মুখাবয়বRussian: хмуриться - с недовольным выражением лицаJapanese: しかめっ面をする - にらむVietnamese: cau có - nhăn mặtKorean: 찡그린 얼굴 - 얼굴을 찡그리다Turkish: kaşlarını çatmak - surat asmakUrdu: تیوری چڑھانا - ناراض چہرہIndonesian: mengerutkan wajah - cemberut
Example Sentences
The boy was scowling at his homework.
basic
Why are you scowling at me?
basic
She walked into the room, scowling.
basic
He sat in the corner, scowling at everyone who passed by.
natural
Stop scowling—people will think you're upset.
natural
She was scowling so much no one wanted to approach her.
natural