unamused face
Unicode: 1F612
Description
A yellow circular face with a slightly furrowed brow, downturned mouth, and eyes looking straight ahead. It conveys a feeling of annoyance, unamusement, or general dissatisfaction.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-neutral-skeptical
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents annoyance, skepticism, disinterest, passive-aggressive displeasure, or a 'meh' feeling. It's often used when something is boring, frustrating, or not up to expectations.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its simple, non-committal expression makes it versatile for a range of mildly negative or unenthusiastic responses, serving as a digital shrug or eye-roll.
Usage Examples
- Expressing boredom: 'Another meeting? 😒'
- Showing mild annoyance: 'The wifi is so slow today 😒'
- Indicating disapproval: 'They cancelled the show? 😒'
- Responding with skepticism: 'He said he'd be on time this time 😒'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express mild irritation, boredom, or a lack of enthusiasm without being overtly angry or sad.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often employed in playful teasing or to subtly express unimpressed reactions in casual conversation.