raised an eyebrow
Expressed silent doubt
Raised an eyebrow describes a facial expression conveying skepticism, surprise, or mild disapproval—lifting one eyebrow while the other stays put.
The gesture suggests questioning without speaking: She raised an eyebrow when he claimed to have finished the project.
To raise eyebrows (plural) is to cause surprise or disapproval in others: His outfit raised a few eyebrows at the meeting.
- unconvincedNot yet believing
- not buying itRefusing to accept claims
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- side eyeDisapproving sideways glance
smirk · disbelief · hard to believe · arch · suspicion · curiosity · knowing glance · questioning · twitch · facial expression · surprise · taken aback · furrow · incredulous · quizzical · nonverbal cues · expression · subtle hint
raised an eyebrowturned a blind eye
Feigned unawareness deliberately
raised an eyebrowfurrowed brow
Creased forehead expression
frowned · scowled · glowered · narrowed eyes
raise, raised, raises, raising, raiser, brow, brows, eyebrow, eyebrows