Frown

Pronunciation: /fraʊn/

Definitions of frown

noun a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration

Example Sentences

A1 She had a frown on her face when she didn't understand the assignment.

A2 The little boy's frown turned into a smile when he saw his favorite toy.

B1 His constant frown made it difficult for others to approach him.

B2 Despite her frown, she was actually quite happy with the results.

C1 The professor's frown indicated his disapproval of the student's argument.

C2 Her subtle frown betrayed her true feelings about the situation.

Examples of frown in a Sentence

formal She couldn't help but frown at the inappropriate behavior during the formal event.

informal When she heard the news, she immediately began to frown.

slang Why are you always frowning? Cheer up!

figurative The dark clouds seemed to frown upon the small town below.

Grammatical Forms of frown

• past tense: frowned
• plural: frowns
• comparative: more frowned
• superlative: most frowned
• present tense: frown
• future tense: will frown
• perfect tense: have frowned
• continuous tense: is frowning
• singular: frown
• positive degree: frown
• infinitive: to frown
• gerund: frowning
• participle: frowning

Origin and Evolution of frown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'frown' originated from the Middle English word 'frounen' which meant to furrow the brow or show displeasure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frown' has retained its original meaning of expressing displeasure or disapproval through a facial expression of furrowing the brow, but it has also come to represent a broader range of negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or frustration.