stink-eye

Hostile silent glance

A stink-eye is a look of contempt, disapproval, or hostility—a glare that communicates displeasure without words: She gave me the stink-eye when I showed up late.

The expression suggests the look is so hostile it could almost smell bad.

Often appears with "give" or "get."

disapproval

glare

Fierce stare or brightness

  • scowlAngry facial expression
  • glowerStare with displeasure
  • frownDisapproving facial expression

grimace · sneer · dirty look · death glare · contempt · disdain · judgment · disgust · revulsion · distaste

hostility

glare

Fierce stare or brightness

resentment · anger · malice · spite · bitterness · enmity · aggression · unfriendliness · mean-mugging · daggers

suspicion

glare

Fierce stare or brightness

doubt · scrutiny · skeptical look · disbelief · cynicism · misgivings · caution · vigilance · sizing up · once-over

Opposites
facial expression of regard

stink-eyesmile

Pleased facial expression

warm smile · beaming smile · grin · heart eyes · loving gaze

social signal of acceptance

stink-eyewarm welcome

open arms · thumbs-up · nod of approval · embrace · glad eye

Family

eye, stink, stinking, stench, stinky, eyesight, stinks, stinker, stunk

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