brow furrow

Forehead concentration lines

A brow furrow is the wrinkling or creasing of the forehead, typically from concentration, concern, or displeasure.

The phrase describes both the action and the resulting lines: His brow furrowed as he read the contract.

A furrowed brow signals worry, deep thought, or confusion—the face's way of showing mental effort.

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worry · concentration · deep in thought · lost in thought · squint · grimace · tension · forehead · lines · glare · concern · puzzled · deep thought · knit · stress · disapproval · aging · skeptical

Opposites
facial expression valence

brow furrowsmile

Pleased facial expression

grin · raised eyebrows · serene expression · warm smile · happy face

cognitive state indication

brow furrowaha moment

Sudden flash of understanding

knowing look · serene expression

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