frown

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of FROWN

a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval <it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction>

Synonyms face, frown, lower (also lour), moue, mouth, mow, mug, pout, scowl, snoot

Related Words flinch, squinch, wince; growl, snarl; rictus, simper, smirk; scoff, sneer; glare, glower, look, stare

Near Antonyms grin, laugh, smile

Learn More About

Dictionary: Definition of "frown"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "frown"

Nglish: Translation of "frown" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "frown" for Arabic speakers

Browse

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up frown[noun]? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More