countenance Synonyms
Strongest:
- alarm
- disquiet
- apprehension
- concern
- concern
- uneasiness
- perturbation
- uneasiness
- perturbation
- agitation
- apprehension
- worry
- anxiety
- disquiet
- anxiety
- solicitude
- care
- solicitude
- discomposure
- worry
- care
- alarm
- discomposure
- agitation
Strong:
- disturbance
- nervousness
- alarum
- nervousness
- excitability
- disturbance
- apprehensiveness
- alarum
- excitability
- anxiousness
- anxiousness
- apprehensiveness
Weak:
countenance Meaning
countenance (n)
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
formal and explicit approval
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
countenance (v)
consent to, give permission
countenance Sentence Examples
- His countenance betrayed his nervousness as he entered the interview room.
- Despite the hardships he faced, he maintained a calm countenance throughout.
- The queen's countenance exuded grace and dignity as she addressed the crowd.
- She struggled to read his countenance, unsure of what he was thinking.
- His countenance lit up with joy upon hearing the good news.
- The solemn countenance of the statue conveyed a sense of reverence and respect.
- Her countenance softened as she listened to the heartfelt apology.
- His stern countenance made it clear that he meant business.
- The artist captured the sorrowful countenance of the subject in exquisite detail.
- His friendly countenance made him approachable and easy to talk to.
FAQs About the word countenance
the appearance conveyed by a person's face, formal and explicit approval, the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phi
expression, smile, face, look, frown,grin, scowl, cast, visage, demeanor
alarm, disquiet, apprehension, concern, concern, uneasiness,perturbation, uneasiness, perturbation, agitation
His countenance betrayed his nervousness as he entered the interview room.
Despite the hardships he faced, he maintained a calm countenance throughout.
The queen's countenance exuded grace and dignity as she addressed the crowd.
She struggled to read his countenance, unsure of what he was thinking.
