❔
white question mark
Unicode: 2754
Description
An exclamation mark with a dot below it, typically rendered as a white dot inside a black box.
Group:
Symbols > punctuation
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Used to draw attention, emphasize a point, or indicate a question or confusion, especially when paired with a question mark.
Backstory
This punctuation mark has been part of the Unicode standard since its inception. While it can be used standalone, its common usage often involves pairing it with a question mark to form '⁉️' (U+2049) or similar combinations for strong emphasis or surprise.
Usage Examples
- Used to mark a statement that is both an exclamation and a question: 'You did what ⁉️'
- To indicate surprise or disbelief: 'Is that really true ⁉️'
- To emphasize a critical point in a more dramatic way than a single exclamation mark.