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Frowning Face Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+2639 U+FE0F 2639-FE0F |
Emoji Name | frowning face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.7Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | frownsadunhappy |
☹️ Meaning and Explanation
☹️ depicts a simple frowning face, typically a yellow circle with downturned eyes and a curved, downturned mouth. It conveys a basic sense of unhappiness, displeasure, or sadness.
This emoji is commonly used to express disappointment, disapproval, or a general feeling of being upset. Unlike more intense sad emojis, it often represents a milder form of negative emotion.
It can also be used to show concern or sympathy for someone else's misfortune.
☹️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used to express mild to moderate negative emotions.
- To show unhappiness or displeasure:
Use it when something is not to your liking or you are feeling a bit down. - To express disappointment:
When expectations are not met or a situation is not ideal. - To convey disapproval or disagreement:
When you don't agree with something or find it unfavorable. - To show sympathy or concern:
When reacting to someone else's bad news or difficulties.
☹️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Unhappiness, displeasure, sadness. | Widely understood as a basic negative emotion. |
| ☹️ Online/Social Media | Often used as a quick reaction to something unfavorable or slightly upsetting. | Less intense than other sad face emojis. |