moue (noun)

1. In the fantasy novel, the evil queen would often moue in disdain whenever her plans were thwarted.

2. The priest's moue of displeasure indicated his disapproval of the new religious doctrine being proposed.

3. As the ghostly figure approached, a chilling moue of horror crossed the protagonist's face.

4. The main character would frequently moue in disdain whenever confronted with injustice in the literary masterpiece.