😨
Fearful Face Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F628 1F628 |
Emoji Name | fearful face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | fearful facescaredafraidshockedanxious |
😨 Meaning and Explanation
The 😨 emoji shows a face with wide eyes, raised eyebrows, and a small, open mouth, often with a blue forehead, indicating fear, shock, or nervousness.
It conveys a strong sense of apprehension or fright, more intense than a slightly worried face but less extreme than a screaming face.
This emoji is perfect for situations where you want to express being scared, surprised, or feeling uneasy about something.
😨 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used to express:
- Fear or fright: When something is genuinely scary or startling.
- Shock or surprise: For unexpected news or events, especially negative ones.
- Nervousness or anxiety: When feeling uneasy about a situation or outcome.
- Disbelief: When something is so unbelievable it causes a fearful reaction.
😨 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Fear, shock, nervousness | Universally understood as an expression of strong negative emotion. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Often used to express surprise or being startled, sometimes in a cute way. | Can be used for less intense situations than pure fear. |
| 🇺🇸 Western Countries | Primarily fear or shock. | Less likely to be used for mild surprise; usually indicates a stronger emotional reaction. |
Common Misunderstandings of 😨
As just surprise
While it can convey surprise, it usually implies a negative or unsettling surprise, not a pleasant one.
Tip: For positive surprise, consider 😮 or 🤩.
As sadness
Its expression is more about fear or shock than sadness, which typically involves downturned mouth or tears.
Tip: For sadness, use 😢 or 😥.