English Reference
Idiom idiom

frown at


To disapprove of.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

My boss will frown at me if I arrive late again.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people in this neighborhood frown at those who do not clean up after their dogs.

COMPLEX

While the board members initially frowned at the proposal, they eventually recognized the long-term benefits of the investment and voted to approve the project.


Last updated August 10, 2026