Meaning & use
frowned upon
Regarded with disapproval; considered socially unacceptable or improper.
See it in a sentence
Chewing loudly at the dinner table is frowned upon in many cultures.
Arriving late to a job interview is generally frowned upon.
A note on using this word
This phrase is used almost exclusively in the passive form, as in 'is frowned upon,' rather than as a standalone verb.
Words with a similar meaning
disapproved oflooked down on
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
encouragedwelcomed
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