pensive emoji
A yellow circular pensive emoji face with closed, downcast eyes, a small, sad mouth, and sometimes a single tear, indicating dejection.
There are different emoji meanings for pensive emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express mild to moderate sadness, feeling let down, or empathy for someone else's misfortune. Less intense than crying face emojis.
- East Asian culture
- Often used for feelings of melancholy, regret, or to show a quieter form of disappointment. Can sometimes be used humorously to express a slight inconvenience.
