worry line

Stress-etched facial mark

A worry line is a wrinkle on the face, especially on the forehead, attributed to habitual frowning or anxious expressions.

The term implies that stress or concern has literally etched itself into someone's features: Years of financial strain had deepened the worry lines between her brows.

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sleepless nights · life experience · burden · fear · nervousness · forehead · apprehension · anxiety · facial expression · tension · age · weariness · wisdom · character · brow · overthinking · unease · aging

Opposites
emotional expression in facial features

worry linesmile line

Crease beside the mouth

laugh line · laughter lines · crow's feet

skin condition/appearance

worry linesmooth skin

Unblemished, even epidermis

baby face · flawless skin · porcelain skin

Family

worry, line, worries, worried, worrying, worrier, worrisome, lines, lined

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