sad but relieved face
Unicode: 1F625
Description
A yellow circular face with downturned open eyes, a raised eyebrow, and a neutral, slightly open mouth, as if in quiet distress or concern.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > face-concerned
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents sadness, disappointment, worry, or a feeling of being let down or dejected. It conveys a sense of mild despair or resignation.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It visually communicates a moment of quiet dejection or profound sadness without tears or strong anger, making it versatile for acknowledging difficult situations or expressing personal emotional states without being overly dramatic.
Usage Examples
- Expressing disappointment: 'My plans got canceled. 😥'
- Conveying mild sadness: 'Feeling a bit low today. 😥'
- Showing worry about a situation: 'I hope everything works out. 😥'
- Reacting to bad news: 'Oh no, that's rough. 😥'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to express personal disappointment, mild sadness, or a feeling of being overwhelmed but trying to hold it together.
East Asian culture:
Often used to convey a sense of being 'down in the dumps' or dispirited, similar to a sigh of resignation.