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Thumbs Down Emoji

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Emoji Overview

Unicode Code Point	U+1F44E 1F44E
Emoji Name	thumbs down
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji	0.6Initial release
Category	People & Body Hand Fingers Closed
Keywords	thumbs downbaddislikedisapprove

👎 Meaning and Explanation

The 👎 emoji depicts a hand with the thumb pointing downwards. It represents disapproval, disagreement, failure, or negativity.

It is commonly used to express that something is bad, disliked, or unsuccessful. It can also symbolize rejection, disappointment, or a negative vote.

This emoji is a clear visual cue for expressing a negative opinion or outcome.

👎 How to Use

This emoji is frequently used to express:

Disapproval: To show that you do not like something, disagree with an idea, or find something unacceptable.
Failure or Bad Outcome: To indicate that something went wrong, was unsuccessful, or is of poor quality.
Rejection: To signal a refusal or a negative response to a proposal.
Negative Feedback: To give a negative review or express dissatisfaction.

👎 Cultural Background

Region	Common Meaning	Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global	Disapproval, failure, negativity	Universally understood as a sign of rejection or dislike.
Western Cultures	"Thumbs down," bad, no good	Widely used in informal communication and social media.
Ancient Rome (Gladiators)	Death, defeat	Historically, it was associated with a signal for a gladiator's death, though its exact meaning is debated.
Some Middle Eastern Countries	Offensive gesture	In some cultures, particularly in parts of the Middle East, it can be considered an offensive or rude gesture, similar to the middle finger.

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