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Vocabulary Entry
scowling
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To draw one's brows together and wrinkle the forehead as a sign of displeasure or concentration.
Example Sentences
"She was scowling when she heard the bad news."
"He scowled at the messy room, frustrated by the chaos."
"The teacher scowled at the students who were talking during the lesson."
N
noun
A facial expression characterized by a frown or a glare, often indicating displeasure or anger.
Example Sentences
"His scowl made it clear that he wasn't happy with the decision."
"She wore a scowl on her face as she read the criticism."
"The scowl from the manager warned the employees to stay focused."
A
adjective
Having a facial expression or demeanor that indicates displeasure or discontent.
Example Sentences
"The scowling man approached us, making us feel uneasy."
"Her scowling appearance suggested she wasn't in a good mood."
"Even in a scowling tone, he tried to give constructive feedback."