scowled

Wore angry face

Scowled is the past tense of scowl, meaning to frown in an angry or disapproving way.

The expression involves furrowed brows and a downturned mouth, conveying displeasure or hostility: She scowled at the interruption.

He scowled but said nothing.

disapproval

frown

Disapproving facial expression

rebuke · censure · criticism · judgmental · condemnation · displeasure · dissatisfaction · skeptical · unimpressed · withering look

discontent

frown

Disapproving facial expression

  • sulkBrood in silence
  • poutSulky facial expression
  • grumbleLow, discontented murmuring

disgruntled · miffed · sour · morose · brooding · sullen · glum · displeased · unhappy · resentful

hostility

glower

Stare with displeasure

belligerent · aggressive · malevolent · venomous · hateful · spiteful · loathing · enmity · malice · rancor

anger

glare

Fierce stare or brightness

  • glowerStare with displeasure
  • furyIntense violent anger
  • rageIntense, violent anger

wrath · seething · fuming · livid · incensed · infuriated · irate · outrage · indignation · vexation

sternness

glare

Fierce stare or brightness

austere · forbidding · unsmiling · stony · rigid · unyielding · intimidating · menacing · browbeat · piercing stare

Opposites
facial expression valence

scowledsmiled

Expressed joy facially

beamed · grinned · smirked · laughed · lit up

emotional disposition signaled

scowledwelcomed

Received with pleasure

approved · encouraged · softened · relaxed

Family

scowl, scowling, scowls, scowler, scowlers

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G