Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sour-face
noun
/ˈsaʊər feɪs/
Definition
A facial expression that shows displeasure or dissatisfaction, often associated with a frown or scowl.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she wore a sour-face the entire day.
- His sour-face during the meeting suggested that he disagreed with the proposals.
- Even the kids noticed their teacher’s sour-face when they were late to class.
Meaning
The term ‘sour-face’ describes someone who looks unhappy or critical, indicating a mood that is not cheerful.
Synonyms
- frown
- scowl
- grimace
- glower
