frown
[fɹaʊn]
A frown is when someone looks unhappy or displeased, often with their eyebrows lowered and mouth turned down.
You might see people frowning on public transportation because they're annoyed at being stuck in traffic. You could also frown while concentrating hard on a difficult math problem – it's like your face is saying, "This isn't easy!" If you ask someone to make a decision and they start frowning, it might mean they're not sure what to do.
How common is "frown"?
Word frown is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.
Real examples of "frown" in context
