hmphs
Sounds of disapproval
Hmphs is the plural of hmph, a written representation of a short, sharp nasal sound expressing skepticism, displeasure, or dismissive acknowledgment.
The word captures the grunt someone makes when unconvinced or mildly annoyed: She responded to his excuse with a series of hmphs.
Mild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
pique · impatience · snort · scoff · eye-roll · sigh · grunt · mutter
Lack of firm belief
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- scoffMock with disdain
- dismissalRemoval from position
- incredulityInability to accept something
suspicion · snort · eye-roll · unconvinced · dubious · cynicism · questioning · distrust
Low, discontented murmuring
- scowlAngry facial expression
- sulkBrood in silence
- poutSulky facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
mutter · grouch · crankiness · sullenness · moodiness · brooding · peevishness · testiness
Shoulder gesture of uncertainty
- dismissalRemoval from position
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
detachment · apathy · unconcerned · whatever · brush-off · coolness · disregard · unimpressed
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
vexation · pique · impatience · snort · scoff · eye-roll · sigh · grunt · mutter · dismissal
doubt
Lack of firm belief
incredulity · suspicion · snort · eye-roll · unconvinced · dubious · cynicism · questioning · distrust · derision
grumble
Low, discontented murmuring
frown · mutter · grouch · crankiness · sullenness · moodiness · brooding · peevishness · testiness · snappiness
shrug
Shoulder gesture of uncertainty
- dismissalRemoval from position
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
aloofness · detachment · apathy · unconcerned · whatever · brush-off · coolness · disregard · unimpressed · blasé