anxious emoji
The anxious emoji, a yellow circular face with wide, open eyes and a slightly frowning, open mouth, depicts a state of shock, surprise, or fear, often with a hint of being overwhelmed, and may include sweat.
There are different emoji meanings for anxious emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express genuine shock or surprise, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. Can also indicate being horrified or very upset.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture, often used to express extreme surprise or disbelief, sometimes with a comedic element in reaction to unexpected news or events.