noun
frown
FROWN
noun
1
A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
"A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter."
"He tried to work out the puzzle, a frown fixed on his forehead."
verb
1
To make this expression, especially to show disapproval or unhappiness.
"She frowned at the mess in the kitchen."
"He frowned when he heard the news."
2
To disapprove of something (usually as "frown on/upon").
"The company frowns on employees using personal phones during meetings."
How to Use Frown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo pull your eyebrows together to show you are unhappy, worried, or disapproving.
Common pairings
frown at someone
frown on/upon something
a deep frown
Word Forms
frowned past tense, frowns plural, frowns singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “frown”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
A deep _____ crossed her face as she read the letter.
Etymology
From Middle English frounen, "to frown," originally describing a threatening or lowering appearance, as of storm clouds.