frowned

VERB

scowl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glare glower grimace pout

STRONG

gloom lower sulk

WEAK

cloud up do a slow burn give a dirty look give the evil eye knit brows look black look daggers look stern

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

WEAK

approve condone encourage

VERB

disapprove

Synonyms

STRONG

deprecate discountenance discourage disesteem disfavor dislike object

WEAK

discommend look askance at not take kindly to show displeasure take a dim view of

Antonyms

STRONG

approve

WEAK

condone encourage grin smile

Example Sentences

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It was meant to address concerns about hygiene and safety, but the law also played into social norms in a conservative country where body art is still deeply frowned upon.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In a country where corruption is rife but ostentatious displays of wealth are frowned upon, Zanjani attracted ire among many.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Bragging, threatening, and posturing are all frowned upon.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

For her, karate is a way to "release emotions" and "bring serenity during stressful times", even though it was long frowned upon for women to practise the sport in Iran.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

She frowned at it as the dial swept in a full circle and came to rest.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell