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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024coun•te•nance /ˈkaʊntənəns/USA pronunciation n., v., -nanced, -nanc•ing. n. [countable] - appearance, esp. the expression of the face: a sad countenance.
- the face itself:I was happy to see your countenance.
v. [~ + object] - to permit or tolerate;
approve;
allow:I won't countenance that kind of language in the house.
coun•te•nanc•er, n. [countable]See -tent-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024coun•te•nance (koun′tn əns),USA pronunciation n., v., -nanced, -nanc•ing. n. - appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face:a sad countenance.
- the face;
visage. - calm facial expression;
composure. - approval or favor;
encouragement;
moral support. - [Obs.]bearing;
behavior. - Idioms out of countenance, visibly disconcerted;
abashed:He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology.
v.t. - to permit or tolerate:You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
- to approve, support, or encourage.
- Latin continentia; see continence
- Anglo-French cuntena(u)nce, Old French contenance
- Middle English cuntenaunce behavior, bearing, self-control 1250–1300
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See face.
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