frown
beginnerA1/fraʊn/ · frown
To make a facial expression that shows displeasure or concentration, often by furrowing the brow.
Meanings
To make a facial expression that shows displeasure or concentration, often by furrowing the brow.
چہرے پر ناخوشی یا توجہ کے اظہار کے لیے بھوں چڑھانا۔
غصہ کرنا
ghussa karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- frown upon
- frown in disapproval
- frown with concentration
Example Sentences
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
جب اسے خراب خبر ملی تو اس نے غصہ کیا۔
Jab use kharab khabar mili to us ne ghussa kiya.
He frowned at his homework because it was too difficult.
اس نے اپنے ہوم ورک پر غصہ کیا کیونکہ یہ بہت مشکل تھا۔
Us ne apne homework par ghussa kiya kyunki yeh bohat mushkil tha.
Don't frown at me; I was only joking.
مجھ پر غصہ نہ کرو؛ میں تو صرف مذاق کر رہا تھا۔
Mujh par ghussa na karo; main to sirf mazaq kar raha tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
A frown looks like a downward curve, similar to a sad face.
Picture a sad face with furrowed brows when you think of frowning.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غصے میں عقل نہیں آتی
ghusse mein aqal nahi aati
In anger, one loses their sense.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "frunian" — to frown, to scowl
First known use: 14th century
The word 'frown' has its roots in Old English, gradually evolving in form and meaning through Middle English.