eye-rolls
Visible sighs upward
Eye-rolls are instances of rolling one's eyes—rotating them upward or to the side as an expression of exasperation, contempt, or disbelief.
The gesture signals that something is ridiculous, tedious, or unworthy of serious response: Her comment drew eye-rolls from everyone in the room.
Eye-rolls can be literal or figurative: The announcement was met with collective eye-rolls across social media.
Intense weary annoyance
- dismissalRemoval from position
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- disdainScornful disregard
contempt · impatience · frustration · disbelief · skepticism · mockery · boredom · dramatic
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
disdain · contempt · impatience · frustration · disbelief · skepticism · mockery · boredom · dramatic · theatrical
eye-rollsthumbs up
Gesture signaling approval
standing ovations · applause · head nods · salutes · nods
eye-rollsrapt attention
leaning in · active listening · taking notes · follow-up questions · undivided attention
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