scowling
Face showing displeasure
Scowling describes the act of frowning deeply in a way that expresses displeasure, disapproval, or anger.
The expression typically involves furrowed brows and a downturned mouth.
He sat scowling at his phone after reading the message.
Someone who is scowling may be genuinely upset or simply concentrating intensely—context usually makes the difference clear.
Facial expression of displeasure
- gloweringStaring with displeasure
- glaringHarshly conspicuous or bright
- grimacingDistorting face unpleasantly
- furrowingCutting narrow trenches
scrunching · squinting · sneering · pouting · lowering · dark look · dirty look · stink eye
Mild anger or disapproval
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
hostility · contempt · disdain · disapproval · indignation · bitterness · sullenness · moodiness
Strict or ship's aft
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- forbiddingIntimidatingly stern or hostile
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- menacingConveying threat or danger
threatening · fierce · grim · dour · brooding · sullen · morose · surly
frowning
Facial expression of displeasure
- gloweringStaring with displeasure
- glaringHarshly conspicuous or bright
- grimacingDistorting face unpleasantly
furrowing · scrunching · squinting · sneering · pouting · lowering · dark look · dirty look · stink eye · side-eye
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
resentment · hostility · contempt · disdain · disapproval · indignation · bitterness · sullenness · moodiness · grumpiness
stern
Strict or ship's aft
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- forbiddingIntimidatingly stern or hostile
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
menacing · threatening · fierce · grim · dour · brooding · sullen · morose · surly · gruff
- frustration gesturesfacepalm, eye roll, heavy sigh, fist clench, head shake
- showing disapprovalbooing, hissing, jeering, frowning, tutting
- behavioral cuesbody language, facial expression, eye contact, posture, gestures
- body languagegestures, facial expressions, hand gestures, posture, nodding
- emotional expressiontone, laughing, mood, yelling, crying
- facial expressionssmiling, smile, grin, grinning, frowning