☹️ Frowning Face emoji meaning
☹️ means you feel sad, disappointed or unhappy about something. The Apple artwork shows a yellow face with round eyes and a deep downturned mouth.
U+2639 U+FE0F
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What ☹️ means
The tone is sincere and plain. People send ☹️ when plans get cancelled, when they miss someone, or when they hear bad news. It is stronger than 🙁, which is only a slight frown, and milder than 😢 or 😭, which show tears. It can also feel a little cute or sulky, like a pout, when someone says "you didn't reply ☹️". It rarely carries a hidden or slang meaning.
In texting
It shows disappointment, often about small things like cancelled plans or a late reply. It feels sincere but not deeply upset.
From a girl or a guy
It is not a romantic signal by itself. From someone close, it can be a playful sulk asking for attention or an apology.
☹️ How people use it
- Reacting to cancelled plans
- Saying you miss someone
- Sulking playfully about a late reply
- Responding to bad news
Example messages
You're not coming? ☹️
The match got rained out ☹️
Miss you guys ☹️
Why didn't you text back ☹️
Common ☹️ combinations
- ☹️💔Sad and hurt
- ☹️🥺Sad and pleading for attention or comfort
☹️ vs similar emojis
| ☹️ vs 🙁 | 🙁 is a slight frown and feels milder than the deeper frown of ☹️. |
|---|---|
| ☹️ vs 😞 | 😞 has downcast eyes and feels more defeated, while ☹️ looks straight ahead with a simple frown. |
| ☹️ vs 😢 | 😢 adds a tear and shows actual sadness or hurt, stronger than ☹️. |
Emoji details
| Name | frowning face |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+2639 U+FE0F |
| Category | Smileys |
| Keywords | face, frown, frowning, sad |
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FAQ
What does the ☹️ frowning face emoji mean?
☹️ means you feel sad, disappointed or unhappy about something. The Apple artwork shows a yellow face with round eyes and a deep downturned mouth.
What is the difference between ☹️ and 🙁?
☹️ has a deeper frown and feels sadder. 🙁 is a slight frown that shows mild disappointment.
How do you reply to ☹️?
Ask what is wrong or offer comfort, like "what happened?" or "it'll be okay." If it is a playful sulk, a quick apology or a 🤗 usually works.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.