How Do You Spell FROWNED?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

Frowned is a six-letter word that is spelled with the letters f-r-o-w-n-e-d. It is pronounced /fraʊnd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is often used to describe someone who is showing displeasure or disapproval by furrowing their eyebrows and forming a deep frown on their face. The spelling of frowned follows typical English spelling patterns, with the 'ow' combination making the long 'ow' sound like in 'now' and the 'e' adding a schwa sound at the end of the word.

FROWNED Meaning and Definition

  1. Frowned is a verb that refers to the act of contracting or wrinkling the brow as a sign of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration. When someone frowns, their forehead and eyebrows move downwards and towards each other, often resulting in vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows or across the forehead. It is a facial expression that typically conveys negative emotions such as anger, frustration, concern, confusion, or irritation.

    Frowning is often accompanied by a serious or stern expression, with the mouth often being tightly closed or slightly downturned. It is a non-verbal form of communication that can indicate disagreement, disapproval, skepticism, or disappointment. Frowning can also be a physical response to pain, discomfort, or a difficult mental task.

    This facial expression is recognized universally across cultures as a negative or disapproving gesture. It is often used to convey non-verbal cues to others and is commonly observed in situations where people are dissatisfied, displeased, or in deep concentration. The intensity and duration of a frown can vary, from a slight momentary expression to a deep and prolonged furrowed brow. Frowning can be spontaneous or deliberate, depending on the individual and the circumstances.

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Etymology of FROWNED

The word "frowned" is derived from the Middle English word "frounen", which can be traced back to the Old French word "fronir". In turn, "fronir" is believed to have originated from the Latin word "frons" meaning "forehead" or "brow". Over time, the word "frowned" evolved to refer to the facial expression wherein one's eyebrows are brought together and lowered in a displeased or disapproving manner.

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Conjugate verb Frowned

CONDITIONAL

I would frown
we would frown
you would frown
he/she/it would frown
they would frown

FUTURE

I will frown
we will frown
you will frown
he/she/it will frown
they will frown

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frowned
we will have frowned
you will have frowned
he/she/it will have frowned
they will have frowned

PAST

I frowned
we frowned
you frowned
he/she/it frowned
they frowned

PAST PERFECT

I had frowned
we had frowned
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he/she/it had frowned
they had frowned

PRESENT

I frown
we frown
you frown
he/she/it frowns
they frown

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frowned
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I am frowning
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I was frowning
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I have been frowning
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I would have frowned
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I would be frowning
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