Re: Description of facial expression

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:45:11 +0200, "John of Aix"
<j.murphy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>ch.maestro@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>> I am looking for an apt description of the expression on this child's
>> face:
>>
>> http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/Maestro_50/baby.jpg
>>
>> I don't think it is a pout, nor a scowl. "Unhappy" is too generic.
>> What is it? Disgust?
>
>Distaste? 
>
The expression appears to be a "grimace":
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/grimace?view=uk

    grimace
    
    noun an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, expressing
    disgust, pain, or wry amusement. 

In this case I think the baby might have been showing disgust, annoyance
or distaste. 

I think "wry amusement" is outside the repertoire of a baby.

-- 
Peter Duncanson, UK
(in uk.culture.language.english)