scowlings
Disapproving facial expressions
Scowlings are instances of frowning in displeasure or disapproval.
The word appears occasionally as a plural noun but more often as a present participle: Her scowlings did nothing to improve his behavior.
The singular scowl is far more common.
Intense hostile emotion
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
resentment · bitterness · sulking · brooding · moodiness · grumpiness · crankiness · testiness
Hostile piercing looks
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disdainScornful disregard
- contemptDisdainful disregard
rebuke · censure · criticism · condemnation · reprimand · admonishment · scolding · chastisement
anger
Intense hostile emotion
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
hostility · resentment · bitterness · sulking · brooding · moodiness · grumpiness · crankiness · testiness · peevishness
glares
Hostile piercing looks
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disdainScornful disregard
contempt · rebuke · censure · criticism · condemnation · reprimand · admonishment · scolding · chastisement · reproof
frowning
Facial expression of displeasure
- glaringHarshly conspicuous or bright
- gloweringStaring with displeasure
- grimacingDistorting face unpleasantly
furrowing · sneering · snarling · pouting · squinting · wrinkling · darkening · lowering · knitting · creasing
scowlingssmiles
Pleased facial expressions
beaming · grinning · warmth · cheerfulness · friendliness