Frown on
verb
To disapprove something or find it unacceptable.
She frowned on her son's decision to quit college and pursue music.
Often appears as...
- frown on someone's decision
- frown on someone's behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To think a decrease in value or quality.
Investors frowned on the company's performance and thus the stock prices plummeted.
Often appears as...
- frown on performance
- frown on outcomes
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To see something as a problem or objectionable.
The administrators frowned on the use of mobile phones in the classroom.
Often appears as...
- frown on the use
- frown on the practice
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To disapprove something or find it unacceptable.
She frowned on her son's decision to quit college and pursue music.
Often appears as...
- frown on someone's decision
- frown on someone's behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To think a decrease in value or quality.
Investors frowned on the company's performance and thus the stock prices plummeted.
Often appears as...
- frown on performance
- frown on outcomes
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To see something as a problem or objectionable.
The administrators frowned on the use of mobile phones in the classroom.
Often appears as...
- frown on the use
- frown on the practice
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Disapproval
Indicates subtle or mild disapproval rather than outright condemnation.
The teacher frowned on late submissions, preferring on-time assignments.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Expectations
Reflects cultural or societal expectations when someone behaves against norms.
In our office, managers frown on personal calls during meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
Also suggests personal preference or taste that might not be universally agreed upon.
My grandfather frowns on tattoos, though many people find them artistic.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Disapproval
Indicates subtle or mild disapproval rather than outright condemnation.
The teacher frowned on late submissions, preferring on-time assignments.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Expectations
Reflects cultural or societal expectations when someone behaves against norms.
In our office, managers frown on personal calls during meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
Also suggests personal preference or taste that might not be universally agreed upon.
My grandfather frowns on tattoos, though many people find them artistic.
Pro Tip 1/3Nuanced Disapproval
Indicates subtle or mild disapproval rather than outright condemnation.
The teacher frowned on late submissions, preferring on-time assignments.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Expectations
Reflects cultural or societal expectations when someone behaves against norms.
In our office, managers frown on personal calls during meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
Also suggests personal preference or taste that might not be universally agreed upon.
My grandfather frowns on tattoos, though many people find them artistic.
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