frown emoji
The frown emoji, often depicted as a simple white face with a downward curved mouth, expresses sadness or displeasure.
There are different emoji meanings for frown emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Frequently used to express mild disappointment, annoyance, or a 'not happy' sentiment without being overly dramatic.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used similarly for slight displeasure or to express a common 'face' for something unappealing. In some contexts, it might be used more for a visual representation of a 'down' mood than for intense sadness.