愁しゅう色しょく

noun

worried look; anxious expression

Literary noun describing a facial expression or atmosphere tinged with worry or melancholy. Often used in written descriptions rather than everyday conversation.

• 彼かれの顔かおには愁しゅう色しょくが漂ただよっていた。

  A worried look hung over his face.

• その知しらせを聞きいて、彼かの女じょの目めに愁しゅう色しょくが浮うかんだ。

  Upon hearing the news, an anxious expression appeared in her eyes.