frown

verb
UK: /fraʊn/
US: /fraʊn/

  1. To make an expression of disapproval or unhappiness by drawing your eyebrows together.

    1. She began to frown when she saw the mess.
    2. The teacher frowned at the student who was talking during the lesson.

  2. To look angry or worried, moving your eyebrows down.

    1. He tends to frown when he is concentrating hard.
    2. I could tell by the way he began to frown that he wasn't happy with my decision.

Synonyms

scowl glower
frown noun

  1. An expression of displeasure or concentration involving a furrowing of the brow.

    1. A frown appeared on his face.
    2. There was a deep frown etched upon her forehead as she considered the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frown" in English means: To make an expression of disapproval or unhappiness by drawing your eyebrows together., To look angry or worried, moving your eyebrows down..

The phonetic transcription of "frown" is /fraʊn/ in British English and /fraʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frown": scowl, glower.

Example usage of "frown": "She began to frown when she saw the mess.". More examples on the page.