Frowned

Frowned is the past tense and past participle of the verb frown. It refers to a facial expression in which the eyebrows are drawn together and the corners of the mouth are turned downward, typically signaling disapproval, concern, or concentration.

Frowning serves as a nonverbal cue in human communication. It can indicate dissatisfaction with a statement, emotional distress, skepticism, or effort to understand something. Cultural and individual variation means the same expression can be interpreted differently in different contexts.

In writing and narrative, frowning is used to describe characters’ reactions or mood. Examples include phrases such as “She frowned at the report” or “The crowd frowned when the plan was announced.” The term also appears in descriptions of facial expressions in art, film, and psychology to illustrate nonverbal communication and emotional states.

Etymology: The word frown has been part of English since the Middle Ages. The form frowning and its past tense frowned developed from this root as part of standard English verb conjugation. The precise historical origins are complex, but the term is well established in modern usage.

See also: frown (noun), scowl.