long face

noun

1. an unhappy or gloomy expression.

   He's been walking around with a long face ever since he failed the examination.

long face

noun

1. a disappointed, solemn, or miserable facial expression

Other Word Forms

• long-faced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of long face¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Idioms and Phrases

A facial expression showing sadness or disappointment, as in Greg's long face was a clear indication of his feelings. [Late 1700s]