😢
Crying Face Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F622 1F622 |
Emoji Name | crying face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | crying facesadtearupsetunhappy |
😢 Meaning and Explanation
😢 shows a face with a single tear rolling down from one eye. This represents moderate sadness, disappointment, or being touched emotionally.
Unlike the loudly crying face 😭, this emoji shows more controlled sadness or being moved by something beautiful. It's one of the most frequently used emojis for expressing sadness.
The single tear makes it versatile for both genuine sadness and lighter disappointments.
😢 How to Use
This crying face is widely used for:
- Expressing sadness or hurt
Shows emotional pain or disappointment. - Being emotionally moved
When something touches your heart. - Sympathy and empathy
Showing you understand someone's pain.
😢 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Sadness, disappointment | Universally understood emotion |
| 💔 Relationships | Heartbreak, missing someone | Common in romantic contexts |
| 📱 Social Media | Emotional reaction | Used for sad news or touching moments |
| 🎭 Entertainment | Show/movie reactions | "That scene 😢" |
| 🇪🇺 Southern Europe | May seem dramatic | Single tear can appear theatrical |
| 💬 Messaging | Genuine emotion | More serious than 😥 or 😔 |
Emotional Intensity Scale
Sadness Levels
😔 (slight) < 😟 (worried) < 😢 (sad) < 😭 (very sad)
Tip: Choose based on intensity of feeling.
Happy Tears Usage
"So proud of you! 😢❤️" → Tears of joy
Note: Context determines if tears are sad or happy.
Support Messages
"I'm so sorry for your loss 😢" → Expressing sympathy
Important: Appropriate for serious situations.