frowned; frowning; frowns
1
: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
frowned in anger
2
: to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression
critics frown on the idea
: to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression
I will be neither frowned nor ridiculed into error—
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frowner
noun
1
: an expression of displeasure
2
: a wrinkling of the brow in displeasure or concentration
Examples of frown in a Sentence
Verb
She was frowning when she entered the room, so I knew that she was annoyed about something.
the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble
Noun
it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction
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Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But a lot of people frown on this behavior, viewing it as cutting in line.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 2 July 2025
Jamie frowns and starts to twist a little on his barstool, turning to face the ocean — and away from me.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Verb
And, in most instances, these days the desperate clamor to sole star-shining is often frowned upon and decidedly outdated.
—Paige Francis, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But a lot of people frown on this behavior, viewing it as cutting in line.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Noun
Beantown frowns at each breaking news sounder on talk radio or ESPN insider post on social media.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 2 July 2025
Jamie frowns and starts to twist a little on his barstool, turning to face the ocean — and away from me.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
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“Frown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frown. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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frown
1 of 2 verb1
: to wrinkle the forehead (as in anger or thought)
2
: to show displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression
frowns on rudeness
frowner
noun
frown
2 of 2 noun1
: an expression of displeasure
2
: a wrinkling of the brow in displeasure or thought
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