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frowning

UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
frowning down
frowning up

Translations

frowningnoun
Her frowning was noticeable during the meeting.
Её хмурость была заметна во время встречи.
Synonyms
sour look
stern look
displeasure
disapproval
glowering
scowling
grimace
glower
scowl
frown
frowningadjective
UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
He had a frowning expression on his face.
У него было хмурое выражение лица.
Synonyms
displeased
unhappy
cross
sullen
glowering
scowling
grim
frowninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
Explicitly marks the participial adjective use of "frowning".
Synonyms
frowningly
disapproving
stern
sullen
glowering
scowling
frownverb

frowning

Gerund

frowned
Past Simple
frowned
Past Participle
frowning
Gerund
UK
/fraʊn/
US
/fraʊn/
She tends to frown when she is concentrating.
Она склонна хмуриться, когда сосредоточена.
He began to frown as he read the confusing instructions.
Он начал нахмуриться, читая запутанные инструкции.
Synonyms
glower
sulk
pout
grimace
scowl
Antonyms
smile
frowngerund / present participle

frowning

Used to modify nouns, describing someone or something that is currently frowning.
Synonyms
resentful
furrowed
grimacing
sullen
stern
disapproving
glowering
scowling

Definitions

frowningnoun
The act of making a facial expression that shows displeasure, disapproval, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of the brow.
Her frowning was evident as she read the disappointing news in the letter.
frowningadjective
Having a facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow, typically indicating displeasure or concentration.
The frowning teacher looked over the noisy classroom, trying to restore order.
frowninggerund / present participle
Showing or marked by the action of pulling the eyebrows together in displeasure, worry, or concentration.
The frowning guards stood silently at the palace gates.
frownverb
To contract the brow in displeasure or concentration.
She began to frown as she tried to solve the difficult math problem.
To express disapproval or displeasure.
The teacher frowned upon the students' lack of preparation for the exam.
frowngerund / present participle
Displaying a frown; scowling.
The frowning statue looked ominous in the twilight.
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