fierce expression

Angry, intense stare

A fierce expression is a look on someone's face that conveys intensity, anger, or determination—often with narrowed eyes, set jaw, or furrowed brow.

The phrase describes the outward display rather than the underlying emotion: She fixed him with a fierce expression that silenced the room.

Someone might wear a fierce expression whether genuinely angry or deliberately intimidating.

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evil eye · intense · bared teeth · furrowed brow · narrowed eyes · stink eye · intimidating · mean mug · predator · warrior · rage · grimace · steely · hard look · hard · cold stare · furious · defiant

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Opposites
emotional intensity and threat display

fierce expressiongentle smile

warm smile · serene expression · loving gaze · blank expression

facial tension and hardness

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Face devoid of emotion

softness/hardness of demeanor

fierce expressionshy smile

Reserved, bashful expression

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