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frowning

ADJECTIVE
scowling
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Balogun then looked over at a frowning Ream, who had just finished urging his teammates to be sure to stop and smell the flowers along this World Cup journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Many consumers have bought both the smiling and frowning versions, to represent both the highs and lows expected in the coming year.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

"He just kinda crept up on the guy and was looming over his shoulder and frowning at him while the guy was speaking."

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

“You better be careful, though. Steph said if you break Tyler’s heart, she’s coming after you,” Natalie says, frowning at me.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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