frowning

UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
frowningnoun
Translations
Her frowning was noticeable during the meeting.
Её хмурость была заметна во время встречи.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
Translations
He had a frowning expression on his face.
У него было хмурое выражение лица.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
Explicitly marks the participial adjective use of "frowning".
Definitions
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

frowning

Gerund

frowned
Past Simple
frowned
Past Participle
frowning
Gerund
UK
/fraʊn/
US
/fraʊn/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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

frowning

Used to modify nouns, describing someone or something that is currently frowning.
Definitions
Displaying a frown; scowling.
The frowning statue looked ominous in the twilight.
frownnoun
Definitions
A facial expression or look characterized by a furrowing of one's brows, typically indicating displeasure, disapproval, or concentration.
Her frown deepened as she read the disappointing news in the letter.
An expression of disapproval or displeasure.
The teacher's frown was enough to silence the noisy classroom.
frownadjective
Definitions
Relating to or associated with a frown, especially when used before another noun.
She tried various creams to reduce her frown lines.