😦
frowning face with open mouth
Unicode: 1F626
Description
A yellow circular face with downturned eyebrows and a frowning mouth, conveying moderate sadness or disappointment.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-concerned
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents sadness, disappointment, dejection, or feeling down. It's a milder form of sorrow compared to a crying emoji.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), part of the initial set of expressive yellow faces. It provides a nuanced way to show low-key negative emotions without resorting to tears or anger, reflecting everyday disappointments.
Usage Examples
- Receiving bad news: 'The concert is canceled. 😔'
- Expressing mild disappointment: 'It started raining as soon as I got outside. 😔'
- Feeling a bit down: 'Just feeling a little off today. 😔'
- Acknowledging a minor setback: 'Almost finished, but hit a snag. 😔'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express general unhappiness, mild regret, or being slightly bummed out.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used for expressing slight dissatisfaction or acknowledging minor misfortunes.