anguished face
Unicode: 1F627
Description
A yellow circular face with downturned eyebrows and a small, frowning mouth, indicating a feeling of anguish, struggle, or being overwhelmed.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-concerned
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents distress, agony, struggle, pain, or being in a difficult situation. It can convey physical discomfort or mental anguish, often used when one is exasperated or feeling hopeless.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), part of the 'Emoticons' block. It visually represents a distressed or suffering expression, making it a universal symbol for conveying struggle or anguish in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Experiencing difficulty: 'My internet is so slow today. 😩'
- Feeling overwhelmed: 'I have too much homework. 😩'
- Expressing pain or discomfort: 'My head hurts so much. 😩'
- Reacting to a frustrating situation: 'Another Monday. 😩'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express extreme sadness, suffering, or being fed up with a situation. It's often used when something is overwhelming or too much to handle.
East Asian culture:
Can be used similarly to express suffering or hardship, but sometimes also used when feeling very tired or exhausted from effort.