hairy eyeball
Disapproving sideways look
A hairy eyeball is a look of suspicion, disapproval, or hostility—the kind of sideways glance that makes clear someone is being watched and judged: The bouncer gave us the hairy eyeball when we walked in.
To give someone the hairy eyeball is to stare at them with obvious distrust or annoyance.
Prolonged fixed gaze
- scowlAngry facial expression
- glowerStare with displeasure
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- squintPartly close eyes
side-eye · stink-eye · daggers · leer · gaze · peer · look · grimace
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
reproach · censure · condemnation · criticism · displeasure · resentment · hostility · anger
Absence of confidence
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
- doubtLack of firm belief
disbelief · leery · wary · questioning · dubious · cynicism · misgivings · apprehension
Source of potential harm
- threatIndication of potential harm
- warningAlert about danger
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
deterrence · cow · daunt · unnerve · discomfit · pressure · challenge · confrontation
stare
Prolonged fixed gaze
squint · side-eye · stink-eye · daggers · leer · gaze · peer · look · grimace · baleful
contempt
Disdainful disregard
judgment · reproach · censure · condemnation · criticism · displeasure · resentment · hostility · anger · annoyance
distrust
Absence of confidence
- mistrustLack of faith
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- warinessCautious distrust
doubt · disbelief · leery · wary · questioning · dubious · cynicism · misgivings · apprehension · incredulity
menace
Source of potential harm
aggression · deterrence · cow · daunt · unnerve · discomfit · pressure · challenge · confrontation · standoff
hairy eyeballwarm smile
Affectionate facial expression
warm welcome · open arms · come-hither look · nod of approval · warm reception
hairy eyeballwarm welcome
open arms · warm greeting · red carpet treatment · embrace · glad hand
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