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frown
This term captures a specific physical contraction of the forehead and eyebrows. While it often signals anger or disapproval, it is equally used to denote intense mental effort or confusion, making it a marker of internal tension rather than just negative emotion.
As a noun, it describes the resulting crease or expression. It is a standard countable noun, meaning it follows typical pluralization rules and does not require special partitive constructions.
Meanings
To contract the eyebrows to show displeasure, concentration, or worry.
He frowned when he saw the unexpected bill.
To look at something with a facial expression of disapproval or dislike.
The committee frowned upon the use of mobile phones during the meeting.
Phrasal Verbs
frown upon
to disapprove of something or view it with dislike
The company tends to frown upon employees arriving late to the morning briefing.