frown
word
/ˈfɹaʊn/
/fɹˈaʊn/
Definition
To bring your eyebrows together and wrinkle your forehead, usually because you are worried, angry, or thinking hard.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a verb ('to frown'), but can also be a noun ('a frown'). Common collocations: 'frown at', 'with a frown'. Often conveys disapproval or confusion, not just anger.
Spanish: fruncir el ceñoPortuguese (BR): franzir a testaPortuguese (PT): franzir o sobrolhoChinese (Simplified): 皱眉Chinese (Traditional): 皺眉Hindi: भौं सिकोड़नाArabic: يَعْبِسBengali: কপাট কামড়ানো - ভ্রুকুটিRussian: хмуриться - нахмуритьсяJapanese: しかめっ面をする - 眉をひそめるVietnamese: nhăn mặt - cau màyKorean: 찡그리다 - 찡그린 얼굴Turkish: kaş çatmakUrdu: تیوری چڑھانا - بھنویں چڑھاناIndonesian: mengernyitkan dahi - cemberut
Example Sentences
Please do not frown during the meeting.
basic
He frowned when he saw the broken glass.
basic
Why do you always frown at me?
basic
She gave me a big frown when I was late.
natural
You don't have to frown—everything will work out fine.
natural
When he tries to solve a hard puzzle, he always frowns in concentration.
natural