frowning

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. looking disapproving or displeased; having a wrinkled forehead showing disapproval or displeasure

Phrases & Collocations

wore a frown

Example Sentences

Why are you frowning at me?

she stood with arms akimbo , frowning at the small boy.

'Ah!' said the maltster, frowning. 'Benjy Pennyways!'

She was frowning in concentration while working on her project.

He was frowning with displeasure at the rude customer.

The teacher was frowning at the students' lack of attention.

The dark clouds overhead had everyone frowning in anticipation of rain.

He was frowning in confusion as he tried to solve the difficult math problem.

She was frowning in disappointment when she found out her favorite store was closed.

The baby was frowning in discomfort as she tried to fall asleep.

He was frowning in thought as he considered his options for the future.

The politician was frowning in disapproval at the reporter's question.

She was frowning in concentration while practicing the piano.

Real-world Examples

It can make you appear more approachable and friendly than if you're frowning.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

What are you frowning at me for?

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

He turned around to face Narcissa, frowning.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Mormont plucked at his beard, frowning. " How" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Even frowning hurt. " Find him. Bring him" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" What? " said Wood, frowning at this lighthearted behavior.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Melanie gave a little frowning glance at India.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Professor McGonagall looked round at Harry, frowning slightly.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry could see him frowning in the moonlight.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

He stopped frowning at once and smiled down at me.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

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