headstone
Unicode: 1FAA6
Description
A yellow circular face with downturned eyes and a flat, closed mouth, often depicted with a single sweat droplet on its forehead.
Group:
Objects > other-object
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents disappointment, anxiety, or embarrassment. It can also convey a sense of regret or sadness over something that didn't go as planned.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 (2021). It is often used to convey a feeling of internal 'facepalm' or a 'cringe' moment without explicitly showing a hand on the face. Its design is similar to characters in animated media who sweat when feeling distressed or ashamed.
Usage Examples
- Expressing disappointment: 'My flight got cancelled ð'
- Showing embarrassment: 'I tripped in front of everyone ð'
- Conveying anxiety: 'Waiting for exam results like ð'
- Regretting something: 'Wish I hadn't said that ð'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to express a strong sense of 'oof' or 'that sucks' when something goes wrong, or to show a feeling of unease or awkwardness.
East Asian culture:
Can be interpreted as 'sweating' in an awkward or difficult situation, similar to the 'sweat drop' manga trope indicating nervousness or embarrassment.