frown upon
Example Sentences
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Now bosses might frown upon a worker caught labouring over a spreadsheet.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
He added that tribes sometimes frown upon college because students often leave their native culture behind and that tribal leaders need to do more to encourage Indigenous youth to seek post-secondary education.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Although Cooper might seem like he’s taking his directorial role to new heights, he’s not alone among famed filmmakers who frown upon having chairs on set.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
The city has set up a bilingual support center for survivors tailored to multiple cultures, but Wong worried that some immigrants, particularly older ones, frown upon seeking mental health care, which some view as taboo.
From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023
He would enter upon a course of conversation with gaiety, and relinquish it immediately to frown upon his plate.
From The Eldest Son by Marshall, Archibald
