frowned
Made unhappy face
Frowned is the past tense of frown—to contract the brow in displeasure, concentration, or puzzlement.
A frown typically draws the eyebrows together and downward: She frowned at the interruption.
To frown on or upon something is to disapprove of it: The committee frowned on the proposal.
Showed displeasure facially
- gloweredStared with hostile displeasure
- glaredStared with anger
- seethedFelt suppressed intense anger
- fumedBurned with silent anger
bristled · simmered · smoldered · irritated · annoyed · vexed · irked · indignant
Angry facial expression
- glowerStare with displeasure
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
disfavor · reproach · admonishment · criticism · condemnation · reprimand · objection · denunciation
Troubled by uncertainty
- troubledExperiencing distress or anxiety
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
perplexed · puzzled · bothered · disturbed · unsettled · disconcerted · disquieted · fretful
Narrowed one's eyes
- peeredLooked with effort
- studiedExamined closely or learned
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- ponderedThought deeply about
examined · scrutinized · contemplated · deliberated · considered · puzzled · strained · intent
Sad or despondent
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- glumQuietly dejected
- dejectedLow in spirits
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
sorrowful · woeful · mournful · despondent · disheartened · forlorn · gloomy · sullen
scowled
Showed displeasure facially
fumed · bristled · simmered · smoldered · irritated · annoyed · vexed · irked · indignant · resentful
scowl
Angry facial expression
censure · disfavor · reproach · admonishment · criticism · condemnation · reprimand · objection · denunciation · discontent
worried
Troubled by uncertainty
apprehensive · perplexed · puzzled · bothered · disturbed · unsettled · disconcerted · disquieted · fretful · alarmed
squinted
Narrowed one's eyes
pondered · examined · scrutinized · contemplated · deliberated · considered · puzzled · strained · intent · absorbed
downcast
Sad or despondent
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- glumQuietly dejected
- dejectedLow in spirits
melancholy · sorrowful · woeful · mournful · despondent · disheartened · forlorn · gloomy · sullen · morose
frownedsmiled
Expressed joy facially
grinned · beamed · smirked · laughed · brightened
frownedapproved
Officially accepted or permitted
endorsed · sanctioned · welcomed · encouraged · embraced
- frowned uponRegarded with disfavor
- frown uponRegard with disfavor
- frown onRegard as unacceptable
- frowning atMaking a displeased face toward
- frown linesWrinkles between the eyebrows
- frown atExpress disapproval facially
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