frown
verb (used without object)
to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
frowned
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past participleof frown.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof frown.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
frownverb (used without object)to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
Example Sentences
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They dress up, braid their hair in a special way and are free to dance and play together outside, something which is traditionally frowned upon at other times of the year.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Henderson said he only realized the solicitation he’d been asked to do might be frowned upon after Orchid told him as much at their meal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
In the past, administrators "frowned upon trade schools, they wanted to steer everybody to go to college."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Conspicuous displays of wealth are generally frowned upon, most especially when worn by junior folks,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
George slipped a little in the snow, and he frowned.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
