frown
frown / frown / frown
Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun
pl: frownspast: frownedpp: frowneding: frowning
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
Intransitive Verbfrown
[~]
To contract the eyebrows to show displeasure, concentration, or worry.
"He frowned when he saw the unexpected bill."
Transitive Verbfrown
[~ something]
To look at something with a facial expression of disapproval or dislike.
"The committee frowned upon the use of mobile phones during the meeting."