frowny
Wearing a scowl
Frowny describes a face or expression showing displeasure, sadness, or disapproval—the opposite of smiley.
It appears most often in frowny face, referring to the simple emoticon or emoji with downturned mouth: She texted back with a frowny face.
The word is informal and slightly childish, common in casual digital communication.
Angry facial expression
- poutSulky facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- glowerStare with displeasure
- sulkBrood in silence
moue · wince · glum · brood · lour · mien · countenance · visage
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- grumpyIrritable in temperament
- grouchyEasily annoyed, ill-tempered
- sulkyMoody and silently resentful
cranky · irritated · annoyed · miffed · peeved · disgruntled · sour · glum
scowl
Angry facial expression
sulk · moue · wince · glum · brood · lour · mien · countenance · visage · demeanor
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- grumpyIrritable in temperament
- grouchyEasily annoyed, ill-tempered
sulky · cranky · irritated · annoyed · miffed · peeved · disgruntled · sour · glum · morose
sad
Emotionally low
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- dejectedLow in spirits
- downcastSad or despondent
forlorn · crestfallen · doleful · mournful · woeful · sorrowful · gloomy · dismal · blue · tearful
emoji
Digital pictograph for messaging
reaction · chat · message · digital · keyboard · symbol · pictogram · nonverbal · texting · mobile
- emoticonssmiley, smiley face, happy face, sad face, wink
- frowned uponRegarded with disfavor
- frown uponRegard with disfavor
- frown onRegard as unacceptable
- frowny faceExpression showing displeasure
- frowning atMaking a displeased face toward
- frown linesWrinkles between the eyebrows