Scowling

/ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make a sullen or angry face.

She was scowling at the mess he had made in the kitchen.

To express discontent or displeasure through a facial expression.

He walked into the room scowling, clearly unhappy with what he saw.

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

The teacher was scowling at the students who were talking during the lecture.

adjective

Characterized by a frowning or threatening expression.

The scowling figure in the doorway made everyone nervous.

From Middle English 'scowlen', of unknown origin.

scowling at

to look at someone with a threatening or angry expression.

scowl like a thundercloud

to have a very angry or discontented expression.

frown

a facial expression in which the brow is lowered and the corners of the mouth are raised, indicating displeasure.

glower

to look or stare with sullen anger.

To look upset or annoyed.

After getting the bad news, he was totally scowling.

To give an angry face.

She was scowling like a pro during the argument.